About HS Code 450390
This HS code covers all other articles made of natural cork, excluding corks and stoppers. This is a diverse category encompassing a wide range of finished products where natural cork's unique properties—lightness, elasticity, impermeability, and insulation—are utilized. These articles cater to various industries, from fashion and footwear to home decor and specialized industrial applications. International trade involves both consumer goods and industrial components. Importers include retailers, manufacturers incorporating cork into their products, and craft suppliers. Exporters are typically countries with skilled cork artisans and manufacturing capabilities. The market for these goods often emphasizes the natural, sustainable, and aesthetic qualities of cork, appealing to eco-conscious consumers and designers.
Products Under This Code
Cork coasters, cork trivets, cork fishing floats, cork handles for tools, cork insoles, cork wallets, cork handbags, cork placemats
Real World Examples
IKEA cork coasters, Birkenstock cork footbeds, Corkor cork wallets, fishing rods with cork grips
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 450310 (corks and stoppers) and should not be confused with articles made of agglomerated cork (450490), which are manufactured from cork waste rather than solid natural cork.
Products Classified Under 4503.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
Portugal, Spain, and China are significant traders, exporting these diverse natural cork articles globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 450390?
HS code 450390 covers: Cork; articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers. This HS code covers all other articles made of natural cork, excluding corks and stoppers. This is a diverse category encompassing a wide range of finished products where natural cork's unique properties—lightness, elasticity, impermeability, and insulation—are utilized. These articles cater to various industries, from fashion and footwear to home decor and specialized industrial applications. International trade involves both consumer goods and industrial components. Importers include retailers, manufacturers incorporating cork into their products, and craft suppliers. Exporters are typically countries with skilled cork artisans and manufacturing capabilities. The market for these goods often emphasizes the natural, sustainable, and aesthetic qualities of cork, appealing to eco-conscious consumers and designers.
What products fall under HS code 450390?
Cork coasters, cork trivets, cork fishing floats, cork handles for tools, cork insoles, cork wallets, cork handbags, cork placemats
What are common misclassifications for HS code 450390?
This code is distinct from 450310 (corks and stoppers) and should not be confused with articles made of agglomerated cork (450490), which are manufactured from cork waste rather than solid natural cork.
How is HS code 450390 structured?
HS code 450390 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (45) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.