Customs tariff code 4501: Naturkork, unbearbeitet oder nur zugerichtet; Korkabfälle; Korkschrot und Korkmehl
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4501 covers Naturkork, unbearbeitet oder nur zugerichtet; Korkabfälle; Korkschrot und Korkmehl. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4501 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 45. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 4501
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 45CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK
- 4501Naturkork, unbearbeitet oder nur zugerichtet; Korkabfälle; Korkschrot und Korkmehl
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 4501 1000: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4501 des HS, Ziffer 1). Zu Unterposition 4501 9000: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4501 des HS, Ziffern 2) und 3).
1. Zu Kapitel 45 gehören nicht: a) Schuhe und Teile davon des Kapitels 64 (RV E4501A00); b) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon des Kapitels 65 (RV E4501B00); c) Waren des Kapitels 95 (z.B. Spielzeug, Spiele, Sportgeräte) (RV E4501C00).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4501 cover?
Code 4501 covers Naturkork, unbearbeitet oder nur zugerichtet; Korkabfälle; Korkschrot und Korkmehl. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4501?
The third-country duty rate for 4501 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 4501?
The first six digits form the HS code: 4501. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4501 have?
4501 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4501 sit in the tariff?
4501 sits in this hierarchy: 45 CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4501?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4501. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 4501 change?
4501 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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