Cork Trimmings Scrap from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.970%Articles the product of a member state of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (j)(2) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'waste cork - not for direct consumption' to comply with customs valuation
• Maintain records of origin from cork processing to differentiate from raw cork under 4501.10
• Be aware of volume-based duties; declare net weight accurately excluding packaging