## Common ground
All options are scratching or climbing posts/trees for pets, designed to satisfy natural behaviors like scratching or climbing.
## Options at a glance
**4602 – Plaiting materials, basketwork, wickerwork**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from woven natural or synthetic fibers (e.g., rattan, bamboo, jute).
- **Typical examples:** Woven bamboo cat trees, rattan scratching posts.
- **Best fit when:** The post is sturdy, naturally textured, and made of interwoven plant-based or synthetic fibers.
**4823.90 – Made of paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily constructed from corrugated or molded paper/paperboard.
- **Typical examples:** Cardboard scratchers, paperboard climbing structures.
- **Best fit when:** The product is lightweight, disposable, or designed for temporary use (e.g., kitten training).
**5609.00,6307.90 – Made of textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Uses fabric, felt, or woven textiles as the main structural or surface layer.
- **Typical examples:** Felt-covered posts, fabric-wrapped scratchers, soft climbing pads.
- **Best fit when:** The post has a soft, plush surface or is designed for comfort and aesthetic appeal.
## Key differences
| Feature | 4602 (Basketwork) | 4823.90 (Paperboard) | 5609/6307.90 (Textile) |
|-----------------------|-------------------|------------------------|--------------------------|
| Material base | Woven fibers | Paper/paperboard | Fabric/felt |
| Durability | High | Low to medium | Medium |
| Primary function | Scratching & climbing | Temporary use | Comfort & soft surface |
## How to choose
- Is the post made of woven natural or synthetic fibers (e.g., bamboo, rattan)? → 4602
- Is it primarily made from cardboard or paperboard? → 4823.90
- Does it have a soft, fabric-covered surface (e.g., felt, plush)? → 5609.00,6307.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A product may combine materials (e.g., a paperboard post wrapped in fabric) and thus fit multiple codes. If so, prioritize the **main structural material**. The term "textile" includes felt and woven fabrics, but not non-woven or synthetic fiber mats unless specified. No priority rule is implied—choose based on the product’s defining feature