HS Code 4504Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork
2 six-digit codes · Heading 4 of 4 in Chapter 45 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4504 is the customs heading for cork that has been ground up and pressed into new forms. Use this page to see how its two subheadings split and where to find matching shipment records.
No heading in Chapter 45 is cut finer than 4504. Its 2 six-digit codes, 450410 to 450490, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 4 of 4 in Chapter 45, Cork and articles of cork, which runs to 7 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4504
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 450410 | Cork; blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders (including discs), of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) |
| 450490 | Cork; articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504 |
What heading 4504 covers
Agglomerated cork is made from cork pieces that are ground up and joined into a new solid form. The binding substance is the glue or resin that holds the pieces together. The heading applies whether a binder is used or not.
Customs offices use it for customs classification, so the same product gets the same code in many countries. Traders also write HSN code 4504 or tariff code 4504. All of these names point to one heading.
The heading sits in Section IX. If you are new to the cork family, start from the chapter page and move out from there.
Agglomerated cork tariff classification: 450410 and 450490
Subheading 450410 is sorted by shape. The goods must be made of agglomerated cork.
Subheading 450490 is the catch-all. The letters n.e.c. mean not elsewhere classified. It takes any other article of agglomerated cork that does not match a shape named in 450410.
To pick the right one, look at the product as it is shipped. Ask what shape it has and whether that shape is on the 450410 list. If it is, use 450410. If it is a finished item of some other form, use 450490.
Unsure about a product? Test your description in the HS code classifier before you file. A wrong code can slow a shipment, so check first.
Difference between natural cork and agglomerated cork HS code
The split is about how the cork was made. Natural cork has not been ground up and re-formed. Agglomerated cork has. That is why they sit in different headings, even though both come from the same raw material.
Natural cork is covered by three neighbouring headings. Debacked or squared cork, including blanks for stoppers, goes to 4502. Finished articles of natural cork go to 4503.
A simple test helps. If the cork is loose, ground or granulated, it is a natural cork case. If those grains were pressed together into a sheet, tile or block, you are back in agglomerated cork.
HS code 4504 import and export data
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
For a wider view, open the import data and export data hubs. To find companies, go to buyer data and supplier data, then search for agglomerated cork by its code.
Who ships under 4504?
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 4504: common questions
What does HS code 4504 represent?
It represents cork goods that were ground up and formed again, plus items made from them. The binder is optional.
What is the HSN code for agglomerated cork?
Use 4504, then add the last two digits to reach 450410 or 450490 for your exact item.
What is the difference between HS 450410 and 450490?
Check the shape first. Solid blocks, flat pieces and cylinders fit the first code, and every other article fits the second.
Is natural cork classified under 4504?
No. Natural cork has its own headings, which are compared in the section above.
Where can I find import and export data for agglomerated cork?
Search the heading on EximDataX, then open the import data or export data pages.
Can I see buyers and suppliers of agglomerated cork?
Yes. Open the buyer data and supplier data pages and search by the code. Named companies depend on the market.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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