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.

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.

4401Lower: 10% vs 35%

If bark includes significant wood

Wood bark with cork layer may classify under hoop/pole wood fuels.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES permits if from protected oak species, though common cork is exempt

Separate from wood parts to avoid forestry product classifications

Store in cool, ventilated areas pre-shipment to prevent fermentation

Related Products 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.

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.