Oversized Tapered Cork Bung for Carbogs

A robust, wholly natural cork bung tapered for tight closure in 5-gallon carbogs, featuring a length greater than its widest diameter for reliable fermentation sealing. Classified under HTS 4503.10.30.00 due to its composition and dimensional specs matching large tapered corks. Essential for beer brewing and cider production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4501.90.40.00Same rate: 35%

If raw cork slabs cut to size rather than formed stoppers

Unworked natural cork in slab or sheet form stays in heading 4501, only moving to 4503 when manufactured into specific articles like stoppers.

4503.90Lower: 24% vs 35%

If sold as part of a brewing kit set

Cork stoppers packaged with other components like airlocks form a set, classified under 4503.90 as other articles if not principally stoppers.

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β€’ Include lab test results confirming 100% natural cork content to prevent misclassification as agglomerated products

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