Natural cork, raw or simply prepared
Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork: > Natural cork, raw or simply prepared
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4501.10.00.00
Raw Portuguese Amorim Cork Bark
Unprocessed slabs of natural cork harvested from Quercus suber trees in Portugal, simply stripped and dried without further treatment. This falls under HTS 4501.10.00.00 as raw natural cork that is simply prepared, retaining its natural cellular structure for subsequent processing into sheets or stoppers.
Spanish Raw Cork Slabs
Thick, unrefined slabs of virgin natural cork from Spanish cork oak forests, boiled in water for stripping but otherwise simply prepared. Classified under HTS 4501.10.00.00 for raw or simply prepared natural cork prior to granulation or sheet production.
Virgin Natural Cork Bark Sheets
Large, flat sheets of virgin cork bark gently separated from the tree and air-dried, simply prepared without compression or adhesives. HTS 4501.10.00.00 covers this raw form used primarily for expansion into cork sheets or insulation.
Boiled Raw Cork Planks
Natural cork planks boiled briefly to facilitate bark removal and then dried, constituting simple preparation without altering structure. This raw material under HTS 4501.10.00.00 feeds industries for wine stoppers and flooring.
Unstripped Cork Oak Bark
Freshly harvested cork oak bark with minimal surface cleaning, raw and simply prepared for peeling at destination facilities. Falls under HTS 4501.10.00.00 as the primary raw form of natural cork.
Dried Natural Cork Strips
Narrow strips of natural cork bark dried naturally after harvest, simply prepared for easy handling and transport. HTS 4501.10.00.00 applies to this unprocessed form destined for granulation.
Harvested Cork Bark Panels
Roughly cut panels of raw cork bark from sustainable harvests, air-dried but unprocessed. This simply prepared product is under HTS 4501.10.00.00 for raw natural cork.
Raw Cork Reproduction Bark
Second-harvest reproduction cork bark, raw and simply boiled-prepared from regrown cork oaks. Classified in HTS 4501.10.00.00 as all raw natural cork regardless of harvest cycle.
Air-Dried Cork Bark Rolls
Rolled sheets of raw cork bark air-dried post-harvest, simply prepared for compact shipping. HTS 4501.10.00.00 for this untouched natural material.
Simply Prepared Cork Wedges
Wedge-shaped raw cork pieces minimally cut from bark and dried, still raw under HTS 4501.10.00.00.
Bulk Raw Cork Bark Chunks
Irregular chunks of raw natural cork bark, simply cleaned and dried for bulk import. HTS 4501.10.00.00 raw classification.
Portuguese Raw Virgin Cork
Premium virgin cork bark from Portugal, raw and simply prepared by washing only. Under HTS 4501.10.00.00.
African Natural Cork Bark
Raw cork bark sourced from African cork oaks, simply prepared for export. HTS 4501.10.00.00 applies.