## Common ground
All options describe glass shelves categorized by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from metals like steel or iron, not glass.
- **Typical examples:** Metal-framed shelves with glass panels, metal shelf supports.
- **Best fit when:** The shelf has a significant metal structure or frame, even if glass is present.
**9403.40–60 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Entirely or mainly constructed from solid wood or wood-based materials.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden bookshelves, pine shelves, plywood shelves.
- **Best fit when:** The shelf is visibly made of wood, even if glass is used as a panel.
**9403.70 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily composed of synthetic polymers like acrylic or polycarbonate.
- **Typical examples:** Clear plastic shelves, molded plastic storage units.
- **Best fit when:** The shelf is made from molded or extruded plastic, not glass.
**9403.82 – Made of bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a structural material.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo display shelves, eco-friendly furniture shelves.
- **Best fit when:** The shelf is made from whole or split bamboo rods or planks.
**9403.83 – Made of rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Woven or formed from rattan, a tropical vine used in furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Rattan shelves, woven basket-style shelves.
- **Best fit when:** The shelf has a woven or flexible rattan structure.
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-standard or mixed natural materials like cane, osier, or similar plant fibers.
- **Typical examples:** Cane-backed shelves, willow baskets used as shelves.
- **Best fit when:** The shelf uses natural fiber materials not covered by bamboo or rattan.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Structure | Primary Use | Common Appearance |
|-------|----------------|-----------|--------------|--------------------|
| 9403.20 | Base metal | Rigid frame | Industrial/indoor | Metallic, industrial look |
| 9403.40–60 | Wood | Solid or laminated | Residential | Natural grain, warm tone |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Molded or extruded | Modern/industrial | Transparent or colored, smooth |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Rigid stalks | Eco-friendly | Light brown, striped |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven/flexible | Decorative | Twisted, flexible strands |
| 9403.89 | Other fibers | Woven or composite | Decorative | Natural, textured |
## How to choose
- Is the shelf primarily made of metal? → 9403.20
- Is it made of wood (solid or panel)? → 9403.40–60
- Is it made of plastic (acrylic, polycarbonate)? → 9403.70
- Is it made from bamboo? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan? → 9403.83
- Is it made from cane, osier, or similar natural fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A shelf with glass panels and a bamboo frame could fit both 9403.82 and 9403.70 if plastic is used for the panel—but the **main material** determines classification. If the shelf is *made of glass*, none of these HS codes apply; this list assumes the shelf is not made of glass despite the product name. Clarify: “glass shelf” may be misleading—verify if it’s truly glass or just a shelf with glass elements