## Common ground
All options are furniture stands or desks designed to hold music equipment, such as instruments or audio devices.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from metals like steel or aluminum, often for durability and industrial look.
- **Typical examples:** Metal music rack with adjustable height, steel drum stand.
- **Best fit when:** The product is heavy-duty, used in professional settings, or has a metallic frame.
**9403.60 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made from solid wood or wood-based panels, offering natural aesthetics and warmth.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden music stand with carved legs, walnut sheet music desk.
- **Best fit when:** The product emphasizes craftsmanship, traditional design, or acoustic resonance.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from synthetic polymers; lightweight and often mass-produced.
- **Typical examples:** Folding plastic stand for sheet music, budget-friendly instrument holder.
- **Best fit when:** The product is portable, low-cost, or intended for casual use.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing natural material with a modern, eco-friendly appeal.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo music desk with minimalist design, sustainable instrument stand.
- **Best fit when:** The product emphasizes sustainability, natural texture, or eco-conscious branding.
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from rattan, a tropical vine, giving a textured, artisanal look.
- **Typical examples:** Rattan-woven music stand with curved legs, decorative desk for home studios.
- **Best fit when:** The product has handcrafted or tropical aesthetic, used in interior design contexts.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane or osier, often woven; similar to rattan but different material source.
- **Typical examples:** Cane-woven music stand, willow basket-style desk for sheet music.
- **Best fit when:** The product uses non-wood, non-bamboo natural fibers in a traditional weaving style.
## Key differences
| Feature | Base Metal | Wood | Plastic | Bamboo | Rattan | Other Materials |
|------------------|------------|------|---------|--------|--------|-----------------|
| Material origin | Industrial | Natural | Synthetic | Natural | Natural | Natural (fiber) |
| Weight | Heavy | Medium | Light | Medium | Medium | Light |
| Aesthetic | Modern, industrial | Warm, classic | Minimalist, modern | Eco, natural | Artisanal, tropical | Handcrafted, rustic |
## How to choose
- Is the product made of metal (e.g., steel, aluminum)? → 9403.20
- Is it primarily wood or wood-based? → 9403.60
- Is it made from plastic or synthetic polymer? → 9403.70
- Is it made from bamboo? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan or similar vine? → 9403.83
- Is it made from cane, osier, or other natural fiber (not wood/bamboo)? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo and rattan may be confused; bamboo is solid stalks, rattan is woven.
- Rattan and other materials (cane/osier) are both natural fibers but differ in material and weaving style.
- If a product uses multiple materials (e.g., wood frame with plastic parts), prioritize the **main structural material**.
- No clear priority rule given; use the **dominant or defining material** as the basis for classification