Cork and articles of cork
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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