Tapered Natural Cork Wine Stopper from Japan
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 — 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
• 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