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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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