## Common ground
All options are wind chimes made from different materials.
## Options at a glance
**3924.90 – Plastic**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from synthetic plastic, often lightweight and durable.
- **Typical examples:** Modern outdoor chimes with colored plastic tubes or discs.
- **Best fit when:** The chime is lightweight, mass-produced, and not fragile.
**6307.90 – Textile**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed using fabric or woven materials that produce sound when moved by wind.
- **Typical examples:** Fabric strips or cloth bells hung on a frame, often decorative.
- **Best fit when:** The chime uses soft, flexible materials like cotton or polyester that flutter in the breeze.
**7013.99 – Glass**
- **Defining trait:** Made from glass components that ring when struck by wind or each other.
- **Typical examples:** Crystal or blown-glass tubes or beads that produce clear, high-pitched tones.
- **Best fit when:** The chime has transparent or colored glass parts that create a delicate sound.
**8306.10 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from non-precious metals like steel, aluminum, or brass.
- **Typical examples:** Metal tubes, rods, or bells that clang when the wind moves them.
- **Best fit when:** The chime is metallic, sturdy, and produces a resonant, metallic tone.
## Key differences
| Feature | Plastic | Textile | Glass | Base Metal |
|----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|----------------|
| Material | Synthetic plastic | Fabric | Glass | Steel, aluminum |
| Sound | Muted, soft | Rustling | Clear, ringing | Loud, metallic |
| Durability | Moderate | Low | Fragile | High |
## How to choose
- Is the chime made of rigid plastic? → 3924.90
- Does it use fabric or cloth that flutters in the wind? → 6307.90
- Are the parts transparent, fragile, and glass-like? → 7013.99
- Is it made of metal with a clanging sound? → 8306.10
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A chime could combine materials (e.g., metal frame with plastic tubes), but only one HS Code applies based on the **primary material**. If unclear, prioritize the material that defines the chime’s structure or sound. No option is vague, but "textile" may be confused with fabric-based decorations; confirm it produces sound via movement