Heading 4504
HTS code 4504 — Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork
- Chapter
- 45 — Cork
- Tariff lines
- 8
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 4504
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4504.10.1000 | Vulcanized sheets and slabs wholly of ground or pulverized cork and rubber (Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork > Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including disks) | Free | kg |
| 4504.10.2000 | Insulation, coated or not coated, of compressed cork (Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork > Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including disks) | Free | m3, kg |
| 4504.10.3000 | Floor coverings (Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork > Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including disks) | Free | kg |
| 4504.10.4000 | Wallcoverings, backed with paper or otherwise reinforced (Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork > Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including disks) | Free | kg |
| 4504.10.4500 | Stoppers, not tapered, wholly of cork, of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter (Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork > Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including disks > Corks, stoppers, disks, wafers and washers) | Free | kg |
| 4504.10.4700 | Other (Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork > Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including disks > Corks, stoppers, disks, wafers and washers) | Free | kg |
| 4504.10.5000 | Other (Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork > Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including disks) | Free | kg |
| 4504.90.0000 | Other (Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 4504
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 is HTS code 4504?
- HTS heading 4504 covers agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork. It sits in Chapter 45 (cork) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 8 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 4504?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 4504 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.