Large Tapered Natural Cork Champagne Cork from Japan
A robust tapered stopper crafted from natural cork for sparkling wine bottles like champagne, featuring a length exceeding its widest diameter. Classified under HTS 4503.10.40.00 due to its tapered design and dimensional criteria for natural cork stoppers outside disc or cylindrical forms. Ideal for high-pressure bottle sealing.
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
• Obtain lab tests confirming 100% natural cork to prevent reclassification during customs exam
• Declare as 'other tapered corks' in entry docs, including exact measurements to match subheading specs
• Bundle with bottle import declarations if shipped as sets, but classify stoppers separately unless packaged for retail