Cork; articles of natural cork
In plain English
This heading covers cork and items made from natural cork. One category includes cork itself along with corks and stoppers made from this material. The other category consists of all other articles made from natural cork that are not corks or stoppers.
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
Chapter 45 small-volume; Portuguese + Spanish cork dominates global supply.
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