Customs tariff code 4502: Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4502 covers Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers). The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4502 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
- 4502
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 45CORK AND ARTICLES OF 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)
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
Erläuterungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (KN) Hierher gehören z. B. Wandverkleidungen aus dünnem Naturkork auf Papierunterlage, in Rollen.
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören Platten aus Naturkork: 1) die durch Sägen oder auf andere Weise vollständig entrindet sind (entrindeter Kork); oder 2) deren obere und untere Fläche durch Sägen oder auf andere Weise so beschnitten sind, dass sie fast parallel verlaufen (zweiseitig grob zugerichteter Kork). Zu dieser Position gehören auch Erzeugnisse, die weiterbearbeitet worden sind, wie Würfel, Platten, Blätter oder Streifen von quadratischer oder rechteckiger Form, gewonnen aus unbearbeitetem Kork der Pos. 4501, durch Zerteilen und rechtwinkliges Zuschneiden der Flächen, auch wenn diese Erzeugnisse aus übereinanderliegenden, miteinander verleimten Korklagen bestehen. Platten und Blätter, in andere als quadratische oder rechteckige Formen zugeschnitten, werden als Korkwaren eingereiht (Pos. 4503). …
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 4502 cover?
Code 4502 covers Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4502?
The third-country duty rate for 4502 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 4502?
The first six digits form the HS code: 4502. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4502 have?
4502 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4502 sit in the tariff?
4502 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 4502?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4502. 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 4502 change?
4502 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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