Crushed 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.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If granules are mixed with rubber or binders
Composite underlay materials fall under agglomerated cork.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the granules are free of adhesive coatings, as pre-coated cork may be classified as a flooring product
• Declare the intended use as raw material for underlay
• Keep the granules in bulk packaging for easier inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 4501.90.00
Cork 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.
Cork 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.
Cork 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.
Cork 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.
Crushed 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.
Crushed 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.