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Agglomerated Cork Kitchen Floor Tiles

These square tiles made from agglomerated cork with a polyurethane binder are designed for kitchen flooring, providing natural insulation and comfort underfoot. They fall under HTS 4504.10.30.00 as floor coverings composed of agglomerated cork blocks, plates, or tiles. The agglomerated structure uses ground cork particles bound together for durability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4504.90.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If not specifically shaped as tiles or blocks but in other forms

Articles of agglomerated cork not fitting blocks, plates, sheets, strips, or tiles fall under other agglomerated cork articles.

4418Lower: 15.7% vs 37.5%

If primarily wood-based with cork as minor component

Floor coverings of wood or reconstituted wood take precedence over cork if cork is not the essential character.

3918.10.10Higher: 42.8% vs 37.5%

If heavily impregnated with synthetic resin forming plastic floor covering

Plastics floor coverings where plastic material imparts essential character shift to Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify cork content exceeds 50% by weight and obtain supplier certification for agglomerated composition to avoid reclassification

• Ensure tiles meet floor covering standards; provide installation specs if questioned by customs