Chapter 4501 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 45.01
African Natural Cork Bark
Natural cork bark sourced from African cork oaks, harvested and simply prepared for export. This raw material is unprocessed beyond basic cleaning and drying, qualifying as natural cork, raw or simply prepared under tariff item 4501.10.00.
4501.10.00Air-Dried Cork Bark Rolls
Rolled sheets of raw cork bark that have been air-dried after harvest to reduce moisture for compact shipping. The bark remains in its natural state without any chemical or mechanical alteration, making it simply prepared natural cork.
4501.10.00Boiled Raw Cork Planks
Natural cork planks that have been boiled briefly to facilitate bark removal and then dried. This process is considered simple preparation as it does not alter the fundamental character of the cork, which remains raw and ready for further industrial use.
4501.10.00Bulk Raw Cork Bark Chunks
Irregular chunks of raw natural cork bark that have been cleaned and dried for bulk import. These chunks are not further processed, maintaining their natural state as raw cork, suitable for subsequent industrial applications.
4501.10.00Dried Natural Cork Strips
Narrow strips of natural cork bark that have been dried naturally after harvest. The strips are simply prepared for easier handling and transport, but remain unprocessed and destined for granulation or other industrial uses.
4501.10.00Harvested Cork Bark Panels
Roughly cut panels of raw cork bark from sustainable harvests, air-dried but otherwise unprocessed. These panels retain the natural characteristics of cork and are simply prepared for further industrial processing.
4501.10.00Portuguese Raw Virgin Cork
Premium virgin cork bark from Portugal, raw and simply prepared by washing only. This high-quality cork is in its natural state, suitable for various applications requiring raw cork material.
4501.10.00Raw Cork Reproduction Bark
Second-harvest reproduction cork bark, raw and simply boiled-prepared from regrown cork oaks. Regardless of the harvest cycle, this natural cork remains raw and simply prepared, qualifying for this tariff item.
4501.10.00Raw Portuguese Amorim Cork Bark
Unprocessed slabs of natural cork harvested from Quercus suber trees in Portugal, simply stripped and dried without further treatment. This raw material retains its natural form and is ready for industrial use.
4501.10.00Simply Prepared Cork Wedges
Wedge-shaped raw cork pieces minimally cut from bark and dried, still in their natural state. These pieces are simply prepared and not further processed, making them raw natural cork.
4501.10.00Spanish Raw Cork Slabs
Thick, unrefined slabs of virgin natural cork from Spanish cork oak forests, boiled in water for stripping but otherwise simply prepared. The boiling is a standard preparation step, leaving the cork raw for further processing.
4501.10.00Unstripped Cork Oak Bark
Freshly harvested cork oak bark with minimal surface cleaning, raw and simply prepared for peeling at destination facilities. This primary raw form of natural cork is unprocessed and ready for industrial use.
4501.10.00Virgin Natural Cork Bark Sheets
Large, flat sheets of virgin cork bark gently separated from the tree and air-dried, simply prepared without compression or adhesives. These sheets are raw cork used primarily for expansion into cork products.
4501.90.00Cork Bark Processing Waste
Mixed waste from cork bark boiling and drying processes, including small fragments and dust. This simply prepared material is destined for granulation in industrial applications, falling under tariff item 4501.90.00 as waste cork.
4501.90.00Cork Granules Waste
Granulated waste cork material derived from processing natural cork bark, collected from cork manufacturing facilities. It is crushed or ground, fitting tariff item 4501.90.00 as waste cork.
4501.90.00Cork Manufacturing Byproduct Granules
Granules byproduct from cork stopper and flooring production lines, simply crushed and suitable for thermal insulation production. This waste cork falls under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Cork Trimmings Scrap
Irregular scraps and trimmings from cork plank production, minimally crushed and recycled into expanded cork or insulation material. Classified as waste cork under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Crushed Cork Aggregate for Concrete
Granulated cork aggregate used as a lightweight additive in concrete mixes for thermal insulation and reduced weight in construction panels. This crushed and granulated natural cork form falls under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Crushed Cork Dust
Fine dust and crushed particles from cork waste, generated during trimming and shaping of cork bark. This byproduct is simply prepared and suitable for grinding, falling under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Crushed Cork for Industrial Absorbents
Coarsely crushed and granulated cork used in spill cleanup kits for absorbing oils and chemicals in industrial settings. This processed form of natural cork, prepared by crushing and granulation, falls under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Crushed Cork Granules for Flooring Underlay
Medium-sized crushed and granulated cork particles used as an acoustic and thermal underlay beneath laminate flooring. This form of crushed, granulated natural cork falls under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Defective Cork Plank Scraps
Scraps from rejected cork planks due to defects during quality control, minimally prepared by crushing for reuse in composites and fillers. This waste cork falls under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Granulated Cork Dust for Insulation
Finely granulated cork dust produced by grinding natural cork bark, used primarily as a lightweight thermal insulation filler in building materials and packaging. Classified under tariff item 4501.90.00 as granulated cork.
4501.90.00Granulated Cork for Craft Supplies
Small-particle granulated cork sold in bulk for arts, crafts, and model-making applications like scenery filler and texture material. This crushed or granulated natural cork falls under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Granulated Cork for Mulch Alternative
Granulated cork particles used as an organic mulch substitute in landscaping and horticulture for moisture retention and weed suppression. This processed granulated cork falls under tariff item 4501.90.00.
4501.90.00Granulated Cork for Wine Bottle Stoppers
Granulated cork obtained by grinding select quality cork bark, used as raw material for technical wine stopper production through agglomeration. This granulated form falls under tariff item 4501.90.00 before further processing.
4501.90.00Ground Cork Filler for Shoe Soles
Finely ground cork used as a lightweight filler material in EVA or rubber shoe sole compounds, providing cushioning properties. This bulk ground cork is classified under tariff item 4501.90.00 as simply prepared granulated cork.
4501.90.00Ground Cork Powder Waste
Powdered waste cork obtained by grinding defective or excess cork material, ideal as an additive in rubber, plastics, and adhesives. Classified under tariff item 4501.90.00 as granulated or ground waste cork.