HS 4501 — Natural cork

Harmonized System heading · Chapter 45 Cork and articles of cork

HS Code

4501

4-digit heading

Chapter 45

45

Chapter 45 Cork and articles of cork

Typical duty

varies

By subheading & market

What HS 4501 covers

Natural cork, agglomerated cork and articles of cork.

Classification notes

Raw vs agglomerated vs article drives classification.

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Chapter 45 Cork and articles of cork

Frequently asked questions about HS 4501

What is HS 4501?

Natural cork is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 45 (Cork and articles of cork). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.

Which products are classified under HS 4501?

Natural cork covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.

How do I find the import duty for HS 4501 goods?

Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.

What should I watch for when classifying HS 4501 products?

Raw vs agglomerated vs article drives classification.

HS 4501 tariffs by market