Tapered Natural Cork Wine Stopper from Canada
A tapered cork stopper made from natural cork, with thickness greater than its maximum diameter, used to seal wine bottles. It falls under HTS 4503.10.40.00 as a cork stopper that is tapered and exceeds the diameter in thickness, categorized as 'other' within this subheading. This classification applies to non-disc or non-cylindrical natural cork articles for bottling.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the cork's natural composition via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification as agglomerated cork under 4504
• Measure dimensions precisely—ensure thickness/length > max diameter—to qualify under this specific subheading
• Include origin declarations as cork is often from Portugal or Spain; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain suppliers