Agglomerated Cork Disks for Bottle Caps from Japan
Flat, circular disks made from compressed agglomerated cork used as liners inside screw caps for beverages like beer or soda. Classified under HTS 4504.10.47.00 as 'other' disks and wafers of agglomerated cork in sheet or disk form. They provide a natural seal without full stopper insertion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'agglomerated' and provide density specs (>0.25 g/cm³ typical) to distinguish from lower-density cork composites
• Comply with FDA food contact regulations; test for TCA contamination common in cork products