HS Code 45: Cork and articles of cork

Q: Is HS code 45 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 45 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 45 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 45?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 45.

What is HS Code 45

HS Code 45 covers Cork and articles of cork. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section IX (Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork). The two digits "45" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "45" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 45 Cork and articles of cork Cover?

Section IX

Chapters (44-46) Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

Chapter 45

Cork and articles of cork

HS Code 4501

Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork

HS Code 4502

Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)

HS Code 4503

Cork; articles of natural cork

HS Code 4504

Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork

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What HS Codes for Cork Do Not Cover

Chapter 45 covers natural cork and articles of cork. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Cork-soled footwear

Chapter 64

Composition cork bonded with rubber or plastic where the other material predominates

Chapters 39, 40

Cork life jackets and floats

Chapter 63 or 89

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Cork HS 45

HS Code 4501

Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork

HS Code 4502

Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)

HS Code 4503

Cork; articles of natural cork

HS Code 4504

Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork

HS Code 450110

Cork; natural cork, raw or simply prepared

HS Code 450190

Cork; waste cork, crushed, granulated or ground cork

HS Code 450200

Cork; natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)

HS Code 450310

Cork; corks and stoppers, of natural cork

HS Code 450390

Cork; articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers

HS Code 450410

Cork; blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders (including discs), of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 45?

HS code 45 covers Cork and articles of cork, one of the chapter 45 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 45 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 45 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 45?