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4501.90.20.00 - Waste cork 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 4501.90.20.00, encompasses waste cork. This includes any cork material that is no longer suitable for its original purpose or has been produced as a byproduct of cork processing, and is not otherwise processed into a distinct form like crushed or ground material. Examples may include shavings, cuttings, or discarded portions of natural cork.

This category is specifically distinguished from its sibling category, 4501.90.40.00 (Crushed, granulated or ground cork). While both relate to processed cork, this category is for waste cork in a less processed state, whereas 4501.90.40.00 is for cork that has undergone specific size reduction processes to create distinct granular forms. The key differentiator lies in the physical form and degree of processing.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 4501.90.20.00 is determined by the material being waste cork and not falling under the specifically defined categories for crushed, granulated, or ground cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 4501.90.20.00?
HTS code 4501.90.20.00 covers Waste cork under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 45: Cork and articles of cork.
›What products are classified under 4501.90.20.00?
This classification covers Waste cork. It is a subcategory of Other: (4501.90).
›What is the import duty rate for 4501.90.20.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4501.90.20.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 4501.90.20.00?
Imports under HTS 4501.90.20.00 are measured in kg.

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