## Common ground
All are non-cutting knives—tools designed to serve, stir, or handle food without slicing.
## Options at a glance
**3924.10 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from synthetic polymers, often lightweight and disposable.
- **Typical examples:** Plastic serving spoons, kitchen spatulas, children’s cutlery.
- **Best fit when:** The product is lightweight, flexible, or intended for single-use.
**4419 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from natural wood, often with a traditional or rustic appearance.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden spoons, spatulas, serving forks.
- **Best fit when:** The product is solid wood, handcrafted, or used in home cooking.
**6911.10 – Made of porcelain or china**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired clay with a hard, glossy finish; typically decorative or fine dining use.
- **Typical examples:** Porcelain serving spoons, decorative kitchen utensils.
- **Best fit when:** The item is fragile, glazed, and used for presentation or formal meals.
**6912.00 – Made of ceramic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired clay but not necessarily glazed; may be more utilitarian than porcelain.
- **Typical examples:** Ceramic spoons, kitchen stirrers, rustic serving tools.
- **Best fit when:** The product is durable, unglazed or matte-finished, and used for everyday cooking.
**7114 – Incorporating jewellery, precious metal, or metal clad with precious metal**
- **Defining trait:** Features decorative elements made of gold, silver, or gemstones; high-value aesthetic focus.
- **Typical examples:** Gold-plated serving utensils, jeweled kitchen spoons.
- **Best fit when:** The item is ornamental, luxury-focused, or has significant decorative value.
**8215.99 – Made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from iron, steel, aluminum, or other non-precious metals; durable and functional.
- **Typical examples:** Stainless steel spoons, metal spatulas, kitchen tongs.
- **Best fit when:** The product is strong, reusable, and designed for heavy-duty use.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Durability | Aesthetic Use | Decorative Value |
|-------|----------------|------------|----------------|------------------|
| 3924.10 | Plastic | Low | Minimal | Low |
| 4419 | Wood | Medium | Traditional | Low |
| 6911.10 | Porcelain | Low | High (fine dining) | High |
| 6912.00 | Ceramic | Medium-High | Moderate | Moderate |
| 7114 | Precious metal | High | Luxury | Very High |
| 8215.99 | Base metal | High | Functional | Low |
## How to choose
- Is it made of plastic? → 3924.10
- Is it solid wood? → 4419
- Is it glazed, fragile, or for formal use? → 6911.10
- Is it unglazed or utilitarian ceramic? → 6912.00
- Does it have gold, silver, or gemstones? → 7114
- Is it made of steel, aluminum, or iron? → 8215.99
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A ceramic knife (6912.00) may resemble porcelain but is more durable; avoid confusion with 6911.10.
- A metal knife with gold plating could fit both 7114 and 8215.99. **Choose based on MAIN function**: if functional, use 8215.99; if decorative, use 7114.
- "Ceramic" vs. "porcelain": porcelain is a subset of ceramic; use 6911.10 only for high-gloss, fine ware