Sharp-Edged Cork Blanks for Stoppers
Rectangular sharp-edged blanks of natural cork designed for turning into wine bottle stoppers. These blanks are explicitly covered under this tariff item as they are in strip or sheet form prior to final shaping, making them a key raw material for stopper production.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blanks are shaped into finished stoppers
Finished cork stoppers fall under heading 4503.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the blanks are sharp-edged and not yet rounded or shaped into stoppers
• Declare them as 'sharp-edged cork blanks for stoppers' to align with the tariff item description
• If the blanks are further processed into finished stoppers, they would be classified under heading 4503
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