Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)
1 declarable lines
Heading 4502 covers natural cork that has been debacked, roughly squared, or cut into rectangular blocks, plates, sheets, strip, or sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers. It has one declarable line, 4502.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Natural cork sheets
- Natural cork plates
- Natural cork blocks
- Natural cork strips
- Sharp-edged cork blanks for stoppers
- Debacked natural cork pieces
- Roughly squared natural cork pieces
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is natural cork, not agglomerated cork.
- Check whether the cork is debacked or roughly squared.
- Check whether it is in rectangular blocks, plates, sheets, strip, or sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers.
- Confirm it is not a finished cork article or cork waste.
Often confused with
- Heading 4501Raw natural cork in its natural state
Raw or simply prepared cork is classified in heading 4501.
- Heading 4501Cork waste, crushed cork, or granulated cork
Waste and granulated cork are covered by heading 4501, not 4502.
- Heading 4503Finished natural cork stoppers
Finished articles of natural cork are classified in heading 4503.
- Heading 4504Agglomerated cork sheets
Cork made with a binding substance is agglomerated cork under heading 4504.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for natural cork sheets?
Natural cork sheets classified under heading 4502 use 4502.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on natural cork blocks?
Natural cork blocks in heading 4502 use 4502.00.00.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify sharp-edged cork blanks for stoppers?
Sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers are included in 4502.00.00.00, which has 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.