Dried Vegetable Cork (Balsa)
Dried vegetable cork (balsa) is the corky bark of balsa trees processed as a vegetable material for insulation and other applications. It is classified under tariff item 1404.90.00 as other vegetable products not elsewhere specified, as it is not classified under wood headings (Chapter 44) or as natural cork (Chapter 45).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the material is in the form of wood wool or wood flour
Wood wool and wood flour fall under heading 44.05.
If the material is natural cork, crushed or granulated
Natural cork in crushed or granulated form falls under heading 45.01.
If the material is agglomerated cork with binders
Agglomerated cork products fall under heading 45.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the material is not in the form of wood chips, sawdust, or other wood products, which would be classified under Chapter 44
• If the cork is agglomerated with binders, it may be classified under Chapter 45 as agglomerated cork
• Keep documentation of the processing method to support the classification as a raw vegetable material
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