Tapered Natural Cork Wine Stoppers 15mm from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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