Heading 4503
HTS code 4503 — Articles of natural cork
- Chapter
- 45 — Cork
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- General duty rate of 14.0%, with 6 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 4503
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4503.10.2000 | With maximum diameter not over 19 mm (Articles of natural cork > Corks and stoppers > Tapered and of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter) | Free | kg |
| 4503.10.3000 | Wholly of cork, of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter (Articles of natural cork > Corks and stoppers > Tapered and of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter > Other) | Free | kg |
| 4503.10.4000 | Other (Articles of natural cork > Corks and stoppers > Tapered and of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter > Other) | Free | kg |
| 4503.10.6000 | Other (Articles of natural cork > Corks and stoppers) | Free | kg |
| 4503.90.2000 | Disks, wafers and washers (Articles of natural cork > Other) | Free | kg |
| 4503.90.4000 | Wallcoverings, backed with paper or otherwise reinforced (Articles of natural cork > Other) | Free | kg |
| 4503.90.6000 | Other (Articles of natural cork > Other) | 14% | kg |
Documents required to import under 4503
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 4503?
- HTS heading 4503 covers articles of natural cork. It sits in Chapter 45 (cork) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 4503?
- General duty rate of 14.0%, with 6 duty-free lines. 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 4503 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.
Related headings in Chapter 45
- 4501Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork
- 4502Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)
- 4504Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork