HTS heading 4503: Articles of natural cork
Heading 4503 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Articles of natural cork. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 4503 at a glance
- 7 rated tariff lines; 6 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 14% to 14%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 7 of 7 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): With maximum diameter not over 19 mm, Wholly of cork, of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter, Disks, wafers and washers, Wallcoverings, backed with paper or otherwise reinforced.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 4503.10: Tapered and of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter (4 lines)
- 4503.90: Other (3 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 4503
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4503.10.20 | With maximum diameter not over 19 mm | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 4503.10.30 | Wholly of cork, of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 4503.10.40 | Other: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 4503.10.60 | Corks and stoppers: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 4503.90.20 | Other: Disks, wafers and washers | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 4503.90.40 | Wallcoverings, backed with paper or otherwise reinforced | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 4503.90.60 | Other: Other | 14% | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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