Defective 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.
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 scraps are shaped into finished cork articles
Finished cork products fall under a different heading.
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
• Provide quality control records to show the planks were rejected, not finished goods
• Crush the scraps uniformly to meet the 'simply prepared' standard
• Avoid mixing with other materials to maintain classification
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.