## Common ground
All are toys designed for pets, intended to entertain or engage animals like dogs, cats, or small mammals.
## Options at a glance
**3926.90 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from plastic, often rigid or molded.
- **Typical examples:** Plastic squeaky balls, chew toys with hard shells.
- **Best fit when:** The toy is hard, lightweight, and made from molded or injection-molded plastic.
**4016.99 – Rubber**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural or synthetic rubber, typically flexible and durable.
- **Typical examples:** Rubber chew rings, bouncy fetch toys.
- **Best fit when:** The toy is soft to the touch, elastic, and designed for chewing or bouncing.
**6307.90 – Textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from fabric, yarn, or woven materials.
- **Typical examples:** Rope toys, stuffed animals with fabric covers.
- **Best fit when:** The toy is soft, plush, or made of knitted/fabric elements.
**8479.89 – Mechanical with motor**
- **Defining trait:** Contains a built-in electric motor that enables movement or sound.
- **Typical examples:** Motorized spinning toys, automatic laser pointers, robotic mice.
- **Best fit when:** The toy moves on its own or has electronic features like blinking lights or sounds.
## Key differences
| Feature | Plastic | Rubber | Textile | Mechanical (Motor) |
|---------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|--------------------|
| Material | Rigid plastic | Flexible rubber | Soft fabric | Mixed (with motor) |
| Movement | None | Bounces | Static | Self-moving |
| Primary use | Chewing | Chewing/bouncing| Tugging/playing| Interactive play |
## How to choose
- Is the toy made of hard, molded plastic? → 3926.90
- Is it flexible, bouncy, and made of rubber? → 4016.99
- Is it soft, fabric-based, or plush? → 6307.90
- Does it move on its own using a motor? → 8479.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A toy may combine materials (e.g., rubber with fabric) or features (e.g., a plush toy with a motor). In such cases, prioritize the **main function**: if movement is central, choose 8479.89; otherwise, use material as the primary classifier. The motor option takes precedence over material when present