HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4501.10 – Cork; natural cork, raw or simply prepared
HS code 4501.10 is the 6-digit subheading for cork, natural cork, raw or simply prepared. It is used for raw cork bark, natural cork planks (unprocessed), cork slabs (simply prepared), cork sheets (rough) and baled cork.
What HS 4501.10 covers
This HS code covers natural cork in its raw or simply prepared state, representing the initial stages of cork processing. This includes cork bark stripped from the cork oak tree, which may be baled or roughly flattened, but has not undergone significant manufacturing or shaping. The international trade in this raw material is fundamental to the global cork industry, with major cork-producing countries exporting to processing hubs worldwide. Importers are typically manufacturers of cork products, such as stoppers, flooring, or insulation, who then further process the raw cork. Exporters are almost exclusively countries with extensive cork oak forests, primarily in the Mediterranean basin. Key things to know include the seasonality of cork harvesting and the importance of sustainable forestry practices in maintaining supply.
- Covers
- Raw cork bark
- Natural cork planks (unprocessed)
- Cork slabs (simply prepared)
- Cork sheets (rough)
- Baled cork
- Examples
- Amorim raw cork bark
- Corticeira Herdade da Comporta cork planks
- raw cork from Alentejo forests
Codes often confused with 4501.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 450200 (natural cork, debacked or roughly squared) if the 'simple preparation' is extensive, or with 450190 (waste cork) if the material is considered off-cuts or unusable for primary products.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 450110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 450110 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 64% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $60M 69% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $15M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $6.0M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $87M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $73M 64% of world imports
- 2 Spain $18M 16% of world imports
- 3 China $8.8M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $114M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4501.10
Brazil does not split HS 4501.10: its NCM code is 4501.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 45.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4501.10
What is HS code 450110?
HS code 450110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cork; natural cork, raw or simply prepared. This HS code covers natural cork in its raw or simply prepared state, representing the initial stages of cork processing. This includes cork bark stripped from the cork oak tree, which may be baled or roughly flattened, but has not undergone significant manufacturing or shaping. The international trade in this raw material is fundamental to the global cork industry, with major cork-producing countries exporting to processing hubs worldwide. Importers are typically manufacturers of cork products, such as stoppers, flooring, or insulation, who then further process the raw cork. Exporters are almost exclusively countries with extensive cork oak forests, primarily in the Mediterranean basin. Key things to know include the seasonality of cork harvesting and the importance of sustainable forestry practices in maintaining supply.
What products fall under HS code 450110?
Raw cork bark, natural cork planks (unprocessed), cork slabs (simply prepared), cork sheets (rough), baled cork
What are common misclassifications for HS code 450110?
This code can be confused with 450200 (natural cork, debacked or roughly squared) if the 'simple preparation' is extensive, or with 450190 (waste cork) if the material is considered off-cuts or unusable for primary products.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 450110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 450110 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($60M, 69% of world exports), Portugal ($15M) and Italy ($6.0M). World exports came to about $87M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 450110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 450110 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($73M, 64% of world imports), Spain ($18M) and China ($8.8M). World imports came to about $114M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 450110 structured?
HS code 450110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (45) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 450110?
In Brazil, HS code 450110 is NCM 4501.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.