Natural Cork Hot Pads

Square trivets or hot pads crafted from layered natural cork to protect countertops from hot pots and dishes. HTS 4503.90.60.00 applies to these other household articles of natural cork, valued for heat resistance. Perfect for kitchen essentials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+35.0%49%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

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

4501.90Lower: 10% vs 49%

If cut from raw cork sheets without further working

Minimally processed cork sheets remain in heading 4501 for other worked cork.

3924.10.40.00Lower: 13.4% vs 49%

If with silicone or plastic heat-resistant coating

Protective coatings make plastic the material of chief value, moving to Chapter 39.

6912.00.46.00Lower: 19.8% vs 49%

If ceramic-faced with cork backing

Ceramic tableware with cork base classified by predominant ceramic material in Chapter 69.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for heat resistance claims with lab reports to support classification as functional cork article

Bundle documentation showing no synthetic binders to differentiate from agglomerated cork

Avoid retail packaging that might trigger 'household articles' specific subheadings elsewhere