Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork
In plain English
This category includes cork products that have been combined with or without a binding agent, along with items made from this processed material. One group consists of basic shapes such as blocks, plates, sheets, strips, tiles, and solid cylinders. The remaining items fall into a second group, which covers all other articles of agglomerated cork not listed in the first group.
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