Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork
In plain English
This heading covers natural cork that is either raw or simply prepared, along with waste cork and cork that has been crushed, granulated, or ground. The first category includes natural cork in its raw or simply prepared state. The second category encompasses waste cork as well as cork that has been processed into crushed, granulated, or ground forms.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 45 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Cork-soled shoes go to Chapter 64 not 45; cork tiles go to Chapter 45 not Chapter 68.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling database