## Common ground
Both options describe lipstick cases made from specific materials or designed with decorative elements.
## Options at a glance
**4202.9X – Made of leather or composite materials**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from leather, plastic sheeting, textiles, vulcanized fibre, or paperboard, or fully/primarily covered with such materials.
- **Typical examples:** A matte black leather case, a fabric-wrapped cardboard case, a plastic-coated paperboard case.
- **Best fit when:** The case is made from soft, flexible, or layered materials like leather, fabric, or plastic sheeting.
**7113 – Incorporating jewellery or precious metal**
- **Defining trait:** Contains or features decorative elements such as gemstones, gold, silver, or metal cladding.
- **Typical examples:** A gold-plated lipstick case with a diamond accent, a case with a tiny engraved silver charm.
- **Best fit when:** The case has visible, non-functional decorative metal or gemstone elements.
## Key differences
| Feature | 4202.9X – Material-based | 7113 – Decoration-based |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Primary focus | Base material composition | Decorative embellishments |
| Common materials | Leather, plastic, fabric, paperboard | Precious metal, gemstones, cladding |
| Functional vs. ornamental | Functional (material use) | Ornamental (aesthetic value) |
## How to choose
- Is the case primarily made of leather, plastic sheeting, fabric, or paperboard? → 4202.9X
- Does it feature visible jewellery, gold, silver, or metal cladding as a design element? → 7113
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A lipstick case can fall under both categories if it is made of leather *and* has gold detailing (e.g., a leather case with a silver trim). In such cases, the **main function or defining feature** determines the correct classification. If the material defines its structure and purpose, use 4202.9X; if the decorative element is the standout feature, use 7113. No priority rule is implied—choose based on what makes the product distinct