Tapered Natural Cork Wine Stoppers 15mm

These tapered natural cork stoppers, made from agglomerated cork, have a maximum diameter of 15mm and length greater than diameter, ideal for sealing standard 750ml wine bottles. They classify under HTS 4503.10.20.00 due to their tapered shape, thickness exceeding maximum diameter, and small size under 19mm. Used primarily in winemaking for airtight closure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4503.90Lower: 24% vs 35%

If non-tapered or disc-shaped

Untapered or cylindrical corks fall under other forms of cork stoppers in the same heading but different subheading.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported filled with wine

Corks become part of wine presentation when imported assembled in bottles, classified under wine provisions.

4504.10.10Same rate: 35%

If in sheets or blocks before shaping

Unworked or roughly shaped cork articles are classified separately before final stopper forming.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cork composition via lab testing to confirm natural/agglomerated status and avoid misclassification as synthetic

Provide supplier certificates showing maximum diameter under 19mm and tapered dimensions for CBP verification

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