HS Code 4503
Articles of Natural Cork
HS code 4503 is for finished articles of natural cork, primarily bottle stoppers (corks), discs, washers, and specialized life-saving equipment.
4-digit Section IXLCL
HS Code 4503 — Articles of Natural Cork
This code covers finished products made from natural cork. The most common examples are natural wine bottle stoppers, as well as cork floats for fishing and cork disks/washers.
What's included
- Natural wine corks
- Cork stoppers
- Cork washers
- Fishing floats of cork
- Cork gaskets
What's excluded
- Agglomerated/Combound corks → use
4504(Natural cork is a single piece; agglomerated cork is made of granules and glue.)
Common examples
- Natural oak wine bottle cork
- Natural cork fishing net float
- Natural cork taper stopper
- Cork protective disks
Frequently asked questions
How do I distinguish 4503 from 4504?
4503 is for 'Natural' cork (cut from a single piece of bark). 4504 is for 'Agglomerated' cork (bits of cork glued together).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 8%
- Documentation: Specify 'Natural' on commercial invoices to ensure correct classification.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Portugal, Spain, France
- Top importers: France, USA, Italy
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Key takeaway
Reserved for high-quality, solid natural cork components, dominated by the wine industry.
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