Boiled Raw Cork Planks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document boiling process details to prove 'simply prepared' status vs. advanced processing
• Batch-test for alpha-pinene content to verify natural origin
• Insure against moisture damage in transit, as raw cork is hygroscopic