Wine Bottle Rubber Stopper
A cylindrical vulcanized rubber stopper designed for sealing wine bottles during aging or storage, providing an airtight and reusable closure. Classified under HTS 4016.99.1500 as a stopper of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. It meets Chapter 40 definitions for closures not covered by excluded chapters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made predominantly from plastic or agglomerated granules
Plastic-based stoppers classify in Chapter 39; rubber must be primary material per chapter notes.
If reinforced with metal grommets or fabric
Rubber gaskets with textile or metal reinforcement fall under specific reinforced rubber heading.
If imported filled with wine for retail sale
Beverage content dominates classification under Chapter 22, treating stopper as incidental.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab tests confirming vulcanized soft rubber to differentiate from synthetic corks or hard rubber
• Label shipments clearly as 'vulcanized rubber stoppers' to prevent confusion with Chapter 39 plastic stoppers
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