4504.10.50.00 - Other

This HTS code, 4504.10.50.00, encompasses "Other" articles falling under the broader classification of agglomerated cork in the form of blocks, plates, sheets, strip, tiles of any shape, or solid cylinders, including disks. This category serves as a residual classification for agglomerated cork products that do not fit into the more specific sibling categories. Examples might include specialized industrial components, decorative elements, or custom-shaped pieces of agglomerated cork that are not explicitly defined as floor coverings, wallcoverings, or vulcanized sheets.

It is important to distinguish this residual category from its siblings. For instance, 4504.10.10.00 specifically covers vulcanized sheets and slabs made entirely of ground or pulverized cork and rubber. Similarly, 4504.10.20.00 pertains to insulation products, which may be compressed cork but are identified by their primary function. Floor coverings (4504.10.30.00) and wallcoverings (4504.10.40.00) are distinct due to their intended application and often specific construction or backing. This "Other" category is for those items that do not meet the specific criteria of these defined applications.

As a leaf node, this HTS code does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 4504.10.50.00 relies on a careful assessment of the physical form and composition of the agglomerated cork article, ensuring it meets the general requirements of blocks, plates, sheets, strip, tiles, or solid cylinders, and does not align with the more narrowly defined sibling categories. The presence of a binding substance is permitted within agglomerated cork generally, and does not necessitate exclusion from this "Other" classification if other specific criteria are not met.