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HS CHAPTER 45

Cork and articles of cork

CHAPTER

45

Cork and articles of cork

Common items in this chapter

  • Natural cork (4501)
  • Stoppers, corks (4503)
  • Agglomerated cork (4504)

Headings in this chapter (4)

Official HS 2022 four-digit headings. Each heading page lists its 6-digit subheadings with the official nomenclature texts.

Classification notes

Chapter 45 small-volume; Portuguese + Spanish cork dominates global supply.

Frequent misclassification

Cork-soled shoes go to Chapter 64 not 45; cork tiles go to Chapter 45 not Chapter 68.

Binding tariff ruling database

If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.

Binding tariff ruling database
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