## Common ground
All options are pedestal ashtrays classified under HS Code 9403, grouped by material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.10,9403.20 – Made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from iron, steel, or other non-precious metals.
- **Typical examples:** Stainless steel ashtrays with welded frames, cast iron pedestal models.
- **Best fit when:** The ashtray is heavy, durable, and has a metallic appearance or construction.
**9403.30,9403.60 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from solid or veneered natural wood (e.g., oak, teak).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden pedestal ashtrays with carved details, teak base with inset tray.
- **Best fit when:** The product has visible grain, natural wood texture, or is handcrafted.
**9403.70 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Manufactured from synthetic polymers like polypropylene or ABS.
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight, molded ashtrays with smooth surfaces, often in bright colors.
- **Best fit when:** The ashtray is mass-produced, lightweight, and has a uniform plastic feel.
**9403.82 – Made of bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo-woven pedestal ashtrays with natural fiber appearance.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly fibrous, light-colored, and has a sustainable or eco-friendly design.
**9403.83 – Made of rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from rattan, a tropical vine used in furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Rattan-wrapped pedestal ashtrays with openwork patterns.
- **Best fit when:** The ashtray has a woven or latticed structure, not solid.
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, osier, or similar pliable plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Cane-woven ashtrays with open patterns, willow-based designs.
- **Best fit when:** The material is flexible, woven, and not classified as wood, bamboo, or rattan.
## Key differences
| HS Code | Material Type | Construction Style | Texture/Feel |
|--------|---------------------|------------------------|-----------------------|
| 9403.10/20 | Base metal | Solid, welded, cast | Hard, cold, heavy |
| 9403.30/60 | Wood | Solid or veneered | Natural grain, warm |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Molded, smooth | Uniform, lightweight |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Solid or laminated | Fibrous, light brown |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven | Flexible, openwork |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier/fiber | Woven | Pliable, natural fiber|
## How to choose
- Is the ashtray made of metal (e.g., steel, iron)? → 9403.10/20
- Is it solid wood with visible grain? → 9403.30/60
- Is it molded plastic, lightweight, and smooth? → 9403.70
- Is the material bamboo (distinct from wood, fibrous)? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan or similar vine? → 9403.83
- Is it woven from cane, osier, or other flexible plant fibers? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo (9403.82) and wood (9403.30/60) may overlap if the ashtray uses bamboo as a wood-like material; prioritize **material origin**—if it’s clearly bamboo, use 9403.82.
- Rattan (9403.83) and other fibers (9403.89) may overlap; if woven from rattan specifically, use 9403.83. Otherwise, use 9403.89.
- **No priority rule is specified**—choose based on the product’s **main material**, not secondary features like color or design