# Customs tariff code 4504.10.91.00.0: With a binding substance, andere, mit Bindemittel

> Customs tariff code 4504.10.91.00.0 covers With a binding substance, andere, mit Bindemittel. The third-country duty rate is 4.7 %, plus import VAT.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/45041091000
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 4504.10.91.00.0
- Third-country duty: 4.7 %
- Declarable: yes

## 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
      - 4504.10.91 With a binding substance
        - 4504.10.91.00.0 With a binding substance, andere, mit Bindemittel

## 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 |

## Binding tariff information for this code

- **DEHH/1376/07-1** (DE): Dreilagig zusammengesetzte Platte, lt. Angaben des Antragstellers in den Abmessungen von 91,5 cm x 30,5 cm, bestehend aus - einer ca. 3 mm dicken oberen Lage (Decklage) aus Presskork, - einer ca. 7 mm dicken mittleren Lage aus einer Holzfaserplatte und - einer ca. 1 mm dicken unteren Lage aus Presskork. Die Lagen sind durch Pressen und Erhitzen und unter zusätzlicher Beifügung eines Bindemittels verbunden. Die Decklage der Bodenplatte ist dünn lackiert. Die mittlere Holzfaserschicht bildet an den Seiten gleichzeitig eine umlaufende Nut zum Zusammenstecken einzelner Platten. Die äußeren Korklagen verleihen der Ware auf Grund des Wertes und insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Bedeutung in Bezug auf die Verwendung als Fußbodenbelag den wesentlichen Charakter.

## Notes that govern this classification

### Pos. 4504

Zu Unterpositionen 4504 1091 und 4504 1099: Hierher gehören auch Scheibeneinlagen aus Presskork für Kronenkorken.

### 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).

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 4504.10.91.00.0 cover?

Code 4504.10.91.00.0 covers With a binding substance, andere, mit Bindemittel. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 4504.10.91.00.0?

The third-country duty rate for 4504.10.91.00.0 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 4504.10.91.00.0?

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 4504.10.91.00.0 have?

4504.10.91.00.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 4504.10.91.00.0 sit in the tariff?

4504.10.91.00.0 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 > 45041091 With a binding substance. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 4504.10.91.00.0?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 4504.10.91.00.0, for example DEHH/1376/07-1. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

### 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 4504.10.91.00.0 change?

4504.10.91.00.0 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/45041091000.