## Common ground
All options describe fire pit tables—outdoor furniture with a built-in fire feature.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from metals like steel, iron, or aluminum (not precious or plated).
- **Typical examples:** Steel-welded fire pit tables with cast iron grates, aluminum frames.
- **Best fit when:** The table has a solid metal body, frame, or fire chamber made of common industrial metals.
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-metal materials such as wood, stone, ceramic, cane, or osier (woven plant stems).
- **Typical examples:** Teak wood tables with stone fire bowls, wicker-style frames with ceramic inserts.
- **Best fit when:** The primary structure uses natural or non-metal materials, even if metal is used for small parts.
## Key differences
| Feature | 9403.20 (Base Metal) | 9403.89 (Other Materials) |
|---------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Primary material | Steel, iron, aluminum | Wood, stone, cane, ceramic |
| Construction focus | Durable metal frame/firebox| Natural or woven materials |
| Heat resistance | High (metal conducts heat) | Varies (wood/organic may burn) |
## How to choose
- Is the main body or fire chamber made of steel, iron, or aluminum? → 9403.20
- Is the table primarily made of wood, stone, cane, or similar non-metal materials? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A fire pit table may combine both—e.g., a wooden top with a metal fire bowl. In such cases, **the main structural material determines the classification**. If the frame is metal but the tabletop is wood, use 9403.20 if the metal is dominant; otherwise, 9403.89. The HS Code depends on the **primary material**, not auxiliary parts