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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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