## Common ground
All options are sugar sifters made from different materials.
## Options at a glance
**3924.10 – Plastic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from synthetic polymer material, typically lightweight and mass-produced.
- **Typical examples:** Household kitchen sifter with a plastic mesh screen.
- **Best fit when:** The sifter is lightweight, inexpensive, and commonly used in home kitchens.
**4419 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from natural wood, often hand-made or artisanal.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden sifter with a carved frame and woven mesh.
- **Best fit when:** The product has visible wood grain, is handmade, or used in traditional or rustic settings.
**6911.10 – Porcelain/China**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fine ceramic material, often decorative and fragile.
- **Typical examples:** Elegant porcelain sifter used in formal dining or vintage kitchens.
- **Best fit when:** The sifter is ornamental, has a glazed finish, and is not intended for heavy use.
**6912.00 – Ceramic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired clay, typically more durable than porcelain but less refined.
- **Typical examples:** Everyday ceramic sifter with a simple design and matte surface.
- **Best fit when:** The product is functional, unglazed or semi-glazed, and used in regular cooking.
**7013.10,7013.4X – Glass**
- **Defining trait:** Made from transparent glass, allowing visibility of contents.
- **Typical examples:** Glass sifter with a clear bowl and mesh base for viewing sugar.
- **Best fit when:** The sifter is transparent and used where seeing the material is important.
**7323.9X – Iron/Steel**
- **Defining trait:** Made from metal, usually strong and long-lasting.
- **Typical examples:** Heavy-duty metal sifter with a steel frame and mesh.
- **Best fit when:** The product is robust, industrial in look, and used for frequent or large-scale use.
## Key differences
| Material | Weight | Durability | Transparency | Aesthetic |
|--------------|----------|------------|--------------|------------------|
| Plastic | Light | Low | No | Modern, mass-market |
| Wood | Medium | Medium | No | Natural, rustic |
| Porcelain | Medium | Low | No | Elegant, decorative |
| Ceramic | Medium | High | No | Simple, utilitarian |
| Glass | Medium | Medium | Yes | Clear, visible contents |
| Iron/Steel | Heavy | Very high | No | Industrial, durable |
## How to choose
- Is it made of plastic? → 3924.10
- Is it wooden or handcrafted? → 4419
- Is it fine, glazed, and decorative? → 6911.10
- Is it plain clay-based, matte, and everyday? → 6912.00
- Is it transparent and allows viewing of sugar? → 7013.10,7013.4X
- Is it heavy metal with a strong frame? → 7323.9X
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A sifter could be glass *and* have a metal base (e.g., glass bowl with steel frame), but the main material determines classification. If unclear, prioritize the dominant or structural material. No option is vague—each clearly defines a distinct material type