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4503.90.20.00 - Disks, wafers and washers 🖩

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 Duty55¢/kg
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, 4503.90.20.00, specifically covers articles of natural cork in the form of disks, wafers, and washers. These items are characterized by their flat, typically circular or ring-shaped, forms, manufactured from natural cork. Examples include cork gaskets, seals, spacers, and decorative disks used in various industrial and craft applications. The defining feature for classification here is the specific geometric shape and the material being natural cork.

When distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is important to note that 4503.90.40.00 is reserved for wallcoverings made of cork, which are designed for decorative and protective surfacing of walls and are often backed with paper or other reinforcing materials. The sibling category 4503.90.60.00, labeled as "Other," would encompass any remaining articles of natural cork that do not fit into the more specific classifications, such as disks, wafers, washers, or wallcoverings.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification professionals is on ensuring that the goods accurately conform to the description of disks, wafers, and washers made from natural cork, differentiating them from other finished cork articles or forms. The key is the specific shape and material composition.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 4503.90.20.00?
HTS code 4503.90.20.00 covers Disks, wafers and washers under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 45: Cork and articles of cork.
›What products are classified under 4503.90.20.00?
This classification covers Disks, wafers and washers. It is a subcategory of Other: (4503.90).
›What is the import duty rate for 4503.90.20.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4503.90.20.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 55¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 4503.90.20.00?
Imports under HTS 4503.90.20.00 are measured in kg.

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