HS Code 4501Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork
2 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 4 in Chapter 45 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4501 is where customs places natural cork in its raw form, plus cork waste that has been crushed, granulated or ground. Use this page to pick the right code and to find the live trade records behind it.
No heading in Chapter 45 is cut finer than 4501. Its 2 six-digit codes, 450110 to 450190, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 1 of 4 in Chapter 45, Cork and articles of cork, which runs to 7 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 4501 covers
The Harmonized System is the shared list that customs offices use to name goods. Countries add their own extra digits after the sixth, so always check your own tariff.
The heading has two groups of goods. Both are cork in its earliest stage, before it is cut into shapes or pressed into new material.
That is why the heading sits at the front of the chapter on cork and articles of cork. If your cork has already been shaped, squared off or glued into something new, it probably belongs in a later heading.
HS code 450110 and 450190: raw cork or waste cork
The two six-digit codes split the heading by the state of the cork. Ask one plain question: is it natural cork, or is it leftover and broken-down cork?
- Use it for cork that is still natural and has had only light work done to it. Cork bark in raw or simply prepared form matches this wording.
- Use it for cork waste, and for granulated or crushed cork and cork powder.
Difference between HS 4501 and 4502, 4503 and 4504
The four headings in this chapter follow the steps cork goes through. Moving from one heading to the next means the cork has been worked more.
If you are unsure, describe your goods in one sentence and compare it with the list below. The HS code classifier can help you check the result.
Natural cork import and export data by HS code
Knowing the code is only half the job. The other half is seeing who trades under it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Find natural cork buyers and suppliers
Start with the code that matches your cork, either 450110 or 450190. Then open the import data and export data pages to see how trade is organised. Buyer data and supplier data show you the companies on each side of a deal.
Not sure which code you need? A wrong code leads to wrong records, so it is worth a minute.
Who ships under 4501?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IX: Wood, Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials, chapters 44–46.
HS Code 4501: common questions
What is the HS code for raw natural cork?
Raw natural cork goes under 450110, described as natural cork, raw or simply prepared. Cork bark in that state fits this wording.
What is the HS code for waste or granulated cork?
That code covers cork waste as well as cork that has been broken down on purpose.
What is the difference between HS 4501 and 4502?
4502 is natural cork that has been debacked or roughly squared, or cut into blocks, plates, sheets or strip, including blanks for corks or stoppers.
Which HS code covers cork stoppers and agglomerated cork?
Sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers are listed in 4502.
Where can I find HS code 4501 import and export data?
Use the import data and export data pages on this site, then look for records filed under this heading. You can also ask for a demo to see them with your own product.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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