Natural Cork Wine Bottle Stopper

A cylindrical stopper made from agglomerated natural cork, designed specifically for sealing wine bottles during storage and aging. It falls under HTS 4503.10.60.00 as 'other' corks and stoppers of natural cork, distinct from solid cork stoppers classified elsewhere. These are widely used in the wine industry for their compressibility and sealing properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4503.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If made of solid natural cork

Solid cork stoppers (not agglomerated or reconstituted) are classified separately in a different subheading.

3923.50.00Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

If primarily plastic with cork facing

Composite stoppers where plastic forms the main body shift to Chapter 39 for plastic articles.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported pre-inserted in wine bottles

Corks become part of the bottled wine preparation, classified under beverages rather than as separate articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the cork is agglomerated natural cork (not solid) via supplier certification to confirm HTS 4503.10.60.00 classification

Include material composition documentation and end-use declaration to avoid misclassification as solid cork under 4503.10.20

Check for pesticide residues common in cork; ensure compliance with FDA regulations if for beverage contact

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Natural Cork Beer Bottle Stopper

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Reconstituted Cork Oil Bottle Stopper

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Natural Cork Flask Stopper

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Agglomerated Cork Spirit Bottle Cork

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