## Common ground
All options are linen presses classified under HS Code 9403, meaning they are furniture designed for pressing or storing linens.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from metal (e.g., steel, iron) with no significant wood or organic material.
- **Typical examples:** Metal folding linen press with steel frame and metal shelves.
- **Best fit when:** The product is heavy-duty, industrial, or designed for commercial use with a metallic structure.
**9403.50, 9403.60 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made entirely or mostly from solid wood (e.g., pine, oak) or wood-based panels.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden chest with drawers for folded linens; wooden folding press with wooden slats.
- **Best fit when:** The product has a traditional, natural look and is made from wood components.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily constructed from synthetic plastic (e.g., polypropylene, ABS).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight, stackable linen press with plastic shelves and frame.
- **Best fit when:** The product is lightweight, modern, moisture-resistant, or intended for casual/indoor use.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a sustainable wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Eco-friendly linen press with bamboo frame and shelves.
- **Best fit when:** The product emphasizes sustainability and natural aesthetics.
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from rattan, a flexible tropical vine used in woven furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Woven rattan linen press with open-frame design.
- **Best fit when:** The product has a woven or lattice structure and is decorative.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, osier (willow), or similar pliable plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Woven cane linen press; willow-framed storage unit.
- **Best fit when:** The material is not wood, metal, plastic, bamboo, or rattan but still a natural fiber.
## Key differences
| HS Code | Material Type | Structure Style | Sustainability Focus | Common Use Case |
|--------|---------------------|---------------------|-----------------------|------------------------|
| 9403.20 | Base metal | Rigid, solid | Low | Industrial/Commercial |
| 9403.50/60 | Wood | Solid, carved, or panel | Medium | Home, traditional |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Lightweight, modular | Low | Modern, indoor |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Natural grain, rigid | High | Eco-conscious |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | High | Decorative, tropical |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier/fiber | Woven, open-frame | High | Artisanal, rustic |
## How to choose
- Is the main material metal? → 9403.20
- Is it made of wood (solid or panel)? → 9403.50/60
- Is it primarily plastic? → 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
- Rattan and bamboo may be confused; bamboo is rigid and woody, rattan is flexible and woven.
- Cane and osier are often grouped under “other materials” (9403.89), so if the material isn’t specified as rattan or bamboo, use 9403.89.
- A product made of plastic with a wood-like finish may still be 9403.70—material type matters more than appearance.
- No priority rule is given; choose based on the **main structural material**