Agglomerated Cork Stoppers for Wine Bottles

These are cylindrical stoppers made from agglomerated cork, often with a binding substance, designed specifically to seal wine bottles during storage and aging. They fall under HTS 4504.10.47.00 as 'other' corks, stoppers, disks, wafers, and washers of agglomerated cork in the form of solid cylinders or disks. Unlike natural cork stoppers, these are composed of granulated cork particles compressed into shape.

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.

4504.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If shaped into non-cylindrical forms like balls or irregular disks

Shaped articles of agglomerated cork beyond blocks, plates, or basic corks fall under the 'other' shaped articles subheading.

3923.50.00.00Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

If primarily plastic-bound with minimal cork content

Products where plastic is the predominant material are classified as articles of plastics, not cork.

7010.90.50Same rate: 35%

If sold as components in glass bottle closure sets

Assembled closures with glass or metal elements may shift to glassware bottles, flasks, and closures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the cork is agglomerated (ground and rebound) via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as natural cork under 4501.10

Include certificates of origin and material composition; ensure no bindings exceed allowed limits for food contact compliance

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Agglomerated Cork Disks for Bottle Caps

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Agglomerated Cork Wafers for Speaker Cabinets

Thin, flat wafers of agglomerated cork glued inside audio speaker enclosures to dampen vibrations and resonances. Under HTS 4504.10.47.00 as 'other' wafers of agglomerated cork in sheet-like disk form. Their acoustic absorption properties enhance sound quality in hi-fi equipment.

Agglomerated Cork Stoppers for Lab Glassware

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Agglomerated Cork Gasket Washers for Machinery

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