Tapered Cork Stoppers for Olive Oil Bottles 16mm from Japan
Tapered agglomerated cork stoppers sized 16mm max diameter for premium olive oil bottles, with extended length for drip-proof seal. Falls under HTS 4503.10.20.00 as small tapered cork articles thicker than wide. Popular in gourmet food packaging.
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
• Comply with FDA food contact regulations for cork; provide migration test results
• Measure and certify maximum diameter precisely, as 19mm threshold is strict
• Avoid classifying with oil bottles to prevent GRI 3(b) essential character disputes