# Customs tariff code 4504.10.11: For sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork

> Customs tariff code 4504.10.11 covers For sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork. The third-country duty rate is 4.7 %, plus import VAT.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/45041011
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 4504.10.11
- Third-country duty: 4.7 %
- Declarable: no

## Where this code sits in the tariff

- 45 CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK
  - 4504 Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork
    - 4504.10 Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including discs
      - 4504.10.11 For sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork

## Duty rates and preferences

| Origin | Rate | Basis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Third-country duty | 4.7 % | 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 |

## Notes that govern this classification

### Pos. 4504

Zu Unterposition 4504 1011: Hierher gehören zylindrische Stopfen für Schaumweinflaschen. Ihr Durchmesser ist deutlich größer als der des Halses der Flasche; beim Einsetzen in die Flasche werden sie daher stark komprimiert. Nach ihrer Verwendung (d. h., wenn die Flasche entkorkt ist) haben sie die in den Erläuterungen zu Unterposition 2204 2106 bis 2204 21 09 dargestellte Form. Diese Stopfen für Schaumweinflaschen bestehen oft in ihrem oberen Teil aus Presskork und in ihrem unteren Teil (das ist der Teil, der mit dem Schaumwein in Berührung kommt) aus Naturkork:

### Kapitel 45

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

- 4504.10.11.00.0 Stopfen, für Schaumwein, auch mit Scheiben aus Naturkork

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 4504.10.11 cover?

Code 4504.10.11 covers For sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 4504.10.11?

The third-country duty rate for 4504.10.11 is 4.7 %. 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 4504.10.11?

The first six digits form the HS code: 450410. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

### How many digits does 4504.10.11 have?

4504.10.11 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 4504.10.11 sit in the tariff?

4504.10.11 sits in this hierarchy: 45 CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK > 4504 Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork > 450410 Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including discs. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 4504.10.11?

The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4504.10.11. 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 4504.10.11 change?

4504.10.11 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

Published by TC21 Ventures GmbH, Berlin. Derived from the Combined Nomenclature, TARIC, and the EBTI database. When citing, please link https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/45041011.