Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork
3 declarable lines
Heading 4501 covers natural cork in raw or simply prepared form, plus waste cork and crushed, granulated or ground cork. It is split into three lines: natural cork raw or simply prepared, waste cork, and crushed, granulated or ground cork. The general (MFN) rate is Free for all three lines.
Products in this heading
- Raw cork bark slabs
- Natural cork blocks that are only cleaned or trimmed
- Cork strips that are only simply prepared
- Cork offcuts and trimmings
- Cork shavings
- Granulated cork
- Ground cork or cork powder
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the cork is natural cork that is raw or only simply prepared; that goes to 4501.10.00.00.
- Check whether it is waste cork, such as scraps, shavings, or offcuts; that goes to 4501.90.20.00.
- Check whether it has been crushed, granulated, or ground; that goes to 4501.90.40.00.
- Check for an added binding substance or forming into agglomerated cork; that is outside heading 4501.
- Check whether the cork has become a finished article such as a stopper; that is outside heading 4501.
Often confused with
- Heading 4503Finished natural cork stoppers
They are articles of natural cork, not raw cork or cork waste.
- Heading 4504Agglomerated cork blocks or boards
Cork combined with a binding substance belongs to heading 4504.
- Heading 4504Cork flooring tiles made from agglomerated cork
Agglomerated cork articles are classified outside heading 4501.
- Heading 4503Cork gaskets or seals cut to shape from natural cork
Cut-to-shape cork articles are classified as articles of natural cork.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for raw natural cork?
Raw natural cork that is only raw or simply prepared is 4501.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on granulated cork?
Crushed, granulated or ground cork is 4501.90.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify cork waste and offcuts?
Waste cork is 4501.90.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the waste has been ground to granules or powder, use 4501.90.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.