Granulated Cork for Wine Bottle Stoppers from Japan
Granulated cork obtained by grinding select quality cork bark, used as raw material for technical wine stopper production through agglomeration. HTS 4501.90.40.00 specifically covers this granulated form before further processing into shaped stoppers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain food-contact grade certifications for winery applications
• Specify granulation uniformity to qualify under this subheading
• Declare exact particle distribution to avoid confusion with powder forms