Cork Bark Processing Waste
Mixed waste from cork bark boiling and drying processes, including small fragments and dust, classified under HTS 4501.90.20.00. This simply prepared material is destined for granulation in industrial applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crushed/granulated but not waste
Specific subheading 4501.90.40 is for non-waste crushed cork; true waste stays at 4501.90.20.
If cut into cork paper
Waste processed into corkpaper or sheets is worked cork under 4503.
If extruded as plastic additive
Ground cork extruded with plastics becomes Chapter 39 natural resin products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing logs to prove it's waste from permitted cork operations, avoiding raw material duties
• Screen for foreign matter like bark beetles; fumigation certificates may be required
• Calculate duties on clean cork weight, deducting impurities as per customs guidelines
Related Products under HTS 4501.90.20.00
Cork Granules Waste
Granulated waste cork material derived from processing natural cork bark, classified under HTS 4501.90.20.00 as waste cork that has been crushed or ground. It is typically collected from cork manufacturing facilities and used for recycling into various products.
Crushed Cork Dust
Fine dust and crushed particles from cork waste, generated during the trimming and shaping of cork bark, falling under HTS 4501.90.20.00 for waste cork. This byproduct is simply prepared and suitable for grinding into powder for industrial fillers.
Cork Trimmings Scrap
Irregular scraps and trimmings from cork plank production, classified as waste cork under HTS 4501.90.20.00. These pieces are simply prepared by minimal crushing and are recycled into expanded cork or insulation materials.
Ground Cork Powder Waste
Powdered waste cork obtained by grinding defective or excess cork material, under HTS 4501.90.20.00 as granulated or ground waste cork. Ideal for use as an additive in rubber, plastics, and adhesives.
Defective Cork Plank Scraps
Scraps from rejected cork planks due to defects during quality control, under HTS 4501.90.20.00 as other waste cork. Minimally prepared by crushing for reuse in composites and fillers.
Cork Manufacturing Byproduct Granules
Granules byproduct from cork stopper and flooring production lines, fitting HTS 4501.90.20.00 for waste cork. Simply crushed and suitable for thermal insulation production.