HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4502.00 – 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 4502.00 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for debacked cork sheets, roughly squared cork blocks, cork strips for stoppers, sharp-edged cork blanks and natural cork plates.
What HS 4502.00 covers
This HS code covers natural cork that has undergone initial processing beyond simple preparation, specifically debacked or roughly squared, or cut into rectangular blocks, plates, sheets, or strips. This also includes sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers, indicating an intermediate stage in the production of finished cork products. These goods are crucial intermediate materials in the cork industry, traded between primary cork processors and manufacturers of final cork articles. Importers are typically specialized factories that will further refine these shapes into finished stoppers, flooring tiles, or other products. Exporters are primarily countries with established cork processing infrastructure. The quality and dimensions of these semi-finished products are critical for subsequent manufacturing steps.
- Covers
- Debacked cork sheets
- Roughly squared cork blocks
- Cork strips for stoppers
- Sharp-edged cork blanks
- Natural cork plates
- Natural cork sheets (semi-processed)
- Examples
- Cork planks for wine stopper production
- cork blocks for carving
- cork sheets for gasket manufacturing
- cork strips for shoe insoles
Codes often confused with 4502.00
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 450110 (raw cork) if the processing is minimal, or with 450310 (finished corks and stoppers) if the blanks are very close to their final form. The key is whether it's a finished article or an intermediate good.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 450200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 450200 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 23% 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 $20M 44% of world exports
- 2 Poland $9.8M 22% of world exports
- 3 Italy $4.5M 10% of world exports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $11M 23% of world imports
- 2 Slovakia $9.3M 19% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $5.8M 12% of world imports
World total: $49M 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 4502.00
Brazil does not split HS 4502.00: its NCM code is 4502.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 45.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4502.00
What is HS code 450200?
HS code 450200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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). This HS code covers natural cork that has undergone initial processing beyond simple preparation, specifically debacked or roughly squared, or cut into rectangular blocks, plates, sheets, or strips. This also includes sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers, indicating an intermediate stage in the production of finished cork products. These goods are crucial intermediate materials in the cork industry, traded between primary cork processors and manufacturers of final cork articles. Importers are typically specialized factories that will further refine these shapes into finished stoppers, flooring tiles, or other products. Exporters are primarily countries with established cork processing infrastructure. The quality and dimensions of these semi-finished products are critical for subsequent manufacturing steps.
What products fall under HS code 450200?
Debacked cork sheets, roughly squared cork blocks, cork strips for stoppers, sharp-edged cork blanks, natural cork plates, natural cork sheets (semi-processed)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 450200?
This code is often confused with 450110 (raw cork) if the processing is minimal, or with 450310 (finished corks and stoppers) if the blanks are very close to their final form. The key is whether it's a finished article or an intermediate good.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 450200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 450200 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($20M, 44% of world exports), Poland ($9.8M) and Italy ($4.5M). World exports came to about $45M, 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 450200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 450200 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($11M, 23% of world imports), Slovakia ($9.3M) and Saudi Arabia ($5.8M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 450200 structured?
HS code 450200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (45) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 450200?
In Brazil, HS code 450200 is NCM 4502.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.