HS Code 4504
Agglomerated Cork and Cork Articles
HS code 4504 covers agglomerated cork formed with or without binding agents, commonly used for flooring, insulation, gaskets, and decorative household items.
HS Code 4504 — Agglomerated Cork and Cork Articles
This code is for cork that has been crushed and then bound back together using heat, pressure, or a bonding agent like resin. It includes large blocks and sheets as well as finished items like floor tiles, insulating cylinders, and industrial seals or gaskets.
What's included
- Agglomerated cork blocks
- Cork floor tiles
- Cork wall coverings
- Industrial cork gaskets
- Agglomerated cork cylinders
What's excluded
- Natural cork stoppers → use
4503(Natural cork items belong under heading 4503 rather than agglomerated versions.) - Cork footwear and parts → use
6406(Parts of footwear are classified in Chapter 64 regardless of material.)
Common examples
- Amorim cork flooring tiles
- Self-adhesive cork sheets
- Cork expansion joints for construction
- Agglomerated cork wine bottle corks
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 4503 and 4504?
Heading 4503 is for products made of natural cork, while 4504 specifies cork that has been ground or granulated and then rebound into a new shape.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6%
- Documentation: No specific phytosanitary certificates are typically required for agglomerated cork as the heat treatment during manufacture kills pests.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Portugal, Spain, China
- Top importers: United States, Germany, France
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Key takeaway
Covers any cork product where the raw material was granulated and reconstituted into a final form.
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