Debacked Natural Cork Sheets from Germany
Thin sheets of natural cork that have had the rough outer bark removed, cut into rectangular shapes for further processing. These fall under HTS 4502.00.00.00 as debacked cork in sheet form, not yet finished into products like stoppers. Ideal for manufacturing gaskets, insulation, or corkboard.
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
• Verify the cork is debacked or roughly squared via supplier certification to avoid misclassification as raw cork under 4501
• Provide documentation proving rectangular sheet form and natural origin to prevent duties on processed cork
• Watch for contamination with synthetic materials, which could shift classification to Chapter 39 plastics