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Dried Vegetable Cork (Balsa)

Corky bark from balsa trees processed as vegetable material for insulation. Classified HTS 1404.90.90 excluding wood classifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If considered veneer sheets

Balsa wood sheets classify under Chapter 44 wood.

4504.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If as agglomerated cork

Cork materials including vegetable substitutes in Chapter 45.

1401.90Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If raw vegetable materials

Other vegetable materials like barks in heading 1401.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Density specifications to separate from wood chapter

Declare end-use as vegetable fiber not lumber

Fungal treatment certificates required