Natural Cork Wine Bottle Stopper from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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