Section IX · Wood & Wood Products · Chapter 45
Cork and articles of cork
About chapter 45
Chapter 45 covers cork and articles of cork: natural cork, agglomerated cork, and finished cork products like stoppers and flooring tiles.
Classification tip: Natural cork stoppers and agglomerated (composite) cork stoppers sit on different subheadings, so check whether the product is solid natural cork or a manufactured cork composite before classifying.
7 six-digit codes
Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork
2 codes4501.10Cork; natural cork, raw or simply prepared4501.90Cork; waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork
Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)
1 code4502.00Cork; natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)
Cork; articles of natural cork
2 codes4503.10Cork; corks and stoppers, of natural cork4503.90Cork; articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers
Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork
2 codes4504.10Cork; blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders (including discs), of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance)4504.90Cork; articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504
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Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 4501-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 45 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 45 cover?
Chapter 45 of the Harmonized System covers: cork and articles of cork. It belongs to section IX (Wood & Wood Products) and contains 4 four-digit headings, 4501–4504.
How many HS codes are in chapter 45?
Chapter 45 contains 4 four-digit headings and 7 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 4501 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 45?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.