What does HTS Chapter 45 cover?

Chapter 45 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers cork and articles of cork. It contains 4 four-digit headings and 19 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 45 goods?

General duty rate of 14.0%, with 18 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 45?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.

Chapter 45

HTS codes for cork

Cork and articles of cork.

Headings: 4
Tariff lines: 19
General duty: General duty rate of 14.0%, with 18 duty-free lines

Headings in Chapter 45

4501Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork3
4502Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)1
4503Articles of natural cork7
4504Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork8

Documents required to import Chapter 45 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

Commercial InvoiceRequired
Packing ListRequired
Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 45 cover?: Chapter 45 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers cork and articles of cork. It contains 4 four-digit headings and 19 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for Chapter 45 goods?: General duty rate of 14.0%, with 18 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 45?: Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.