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4504 — Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork
Chapter 45: Cork and articles of cork
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 4504 when importing or exporting agglomerated cork products, such as blocks or tiles made from compressed cork material. For example, if you're shipping cork tiles for flooring, this heading applies.
When deciding between HS-6 450410 and HS-6 450490, consider the product's form. If your shipment consists of solid cylinders or tiles, classify it under 450410. If your items are more varied or do not fit the specific shapes listed, use 450490.
The distinction between 450410 and 450490 hinges on the specific product type. 450410 covers defined shapes like sheets and blocks, while 450490 is for miscellaneous articles made from agglomerated cork that don't fit those descriptions.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
agglomerated cork import · HS-4 4504 classification · cork tiles · cork blocks · cork sheets · cork articles · HS-6 450410 · HS-6 450490 · cork insulation · cork craft supplies
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Cork tiles for flooring
- Blocks of agglomerated cork for insulation
- Cylinders of agglomerated cork for crafts
- Cork sheets used in soundproofing
- Miscellaneous cork products like coasters or trivets
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 4504 used for?
- How to classify agglomerated cork products?
- What are the differences between HS-6 450410 and 450490?
- Can I use HS-4 4504 for cork flooring?
- What items fall under HS-6 450490?
- Are cork coasters classified under HS-4 4504?
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- how to classify agglomerated cork shipments
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- examples of products under HS-4 4504
- importing cork tiles and blocks
- cork articles classification for customs
- what products are included in HS-4 4504
- shipping agglomerated cork cylinders
- cork insulation materials HS-4 classification
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are covered under HS-4 4504?
- HS-4 4504 covers agglomerated cork products like blocks, sheets, tiles, and various articles made from agglomerated cork.
- How do I determine if my product falls under HS-6 450410 or HS-6 450490?
- If your product is a specific shape like blocks or tiles, use HS-6 450410. For miscellaneous items not fitting those shapes, use HS-6 450490.
- Can I classify cork flooring tiles under HS-4 4504?
- Yes, cork flooring tiles are classified under HS-6 450410 as they are solid shapes of agglomerated cork.
- What are some examples of articles that would fall under HS-6 450490?
- HS-6 450490 includes miscellaneous items like cork coasters, trivets, or other articles not specifically defined in HS-6 450410.
- Is there a binding substance in all agglomerated cork products?
- No, agglomerated cork products can be made with or without a binding substance, and both types fall under HS-4 4504.
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