## Common ground
All options are tea trolleys classified by their primary material construction.
## 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 trolleys with metal frames and trays.
- **Best fit when:** The trolley has a sturdy, industrial look with visible metal structure.
**9403.30,9403.40 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Built mainly from solid or veneered wood (e.g., oak, walnut).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden tea trolleys with carved details or wooden trays.
- **Best fit when:** The trolley has a traditional, natural aesthetic and visible wood grain.
**9403.70 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily constructed from synthetic plastic (e.g., polypropylene).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight, colorful trolleys for casual or outdoor use.
- **Best fit when:** The trolley is light, mass-produced, and not wood-like in appearance.
**9403.82 – Made of bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing grass with a natural lattice structure.
- **Typical examples:** Eco-friendly trolleys with woven bamboo frames or panels.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly bamboo (hollow, segmented, and fibrous).
**9403.83 – Made of rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from rattan, a flexible tropical vine used in wicker furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Woven trolleys with curved, pliable frames.
- **Best fit when:** The trolley has a woven or basket-like appearance with twisted strands.
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, willow (osier), or similar pliable plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Woven trolleys using reed or twisted twigs.
- **Best fit when:** Material is not bamboo or rattan but still a flexible, natural fiber.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Texture/Structure | Common Use Case |
|-------|----------------|--------------------|------------------|
| 9403.10,20 | Base metal | Rigid, smooth, industrial | Durable, commercial use |
| 9403.30,40 | Wood | Grainy, solid | Traditional, home use |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Smooth, lightweight | Casual, outdoor, children’s use |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Hollow, segmented | Eco-friendly, modern natural look |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Handcrafted, decorative |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier | Twisted, pliable | Traditional wicker-style furniture |
## How to choose
- Is the trolley made of metal (e.g., steel, iron)? → 9403.10,20
- Is it made of solid or veneered wood? → 9403.30,40
- Is it plastic and lightweight with no wood-like grain? → 9403.70
- Does it look like bamboo (hollow, segmented stalks)? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from twisted, flexible strands resembling basketry? → 9403.83
- Is the material a natural fiber but not bamboo or rattan (e.g., reed, willow)? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo and rattan may be confused; bamboo is hollow and segmented, rattan is flexible and twisted.
- Cane and osier are similar to rattan but often used in finer weaving—may overlap with 9403.83 or 9403.89.
- If a trolley uses multiple materials (e.g., wooden frame with plastic trays), the **main structural material** determines classification.
- No priority rule is specified; use the **dominant material** by structure and appearance