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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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