HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4503.90 – Cork; articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers
HS code 4503.90 is the 6-digit subheading for cork, articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers. It is used for cork coasters, cork trivets, cork fishing floats, cork handles for tools and cork insoles.
What HS 4503.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- Cork coasters
- Cork trivets
- Cork fishing floats
- Cork handles for tools
- Cork insoles
- Cork wallets
- Cork handbags
- Cork placemats
- Examples
- IKEA cork coasters
- Birkenstock cork footbeds
- Corkor cork wallets
- fishing rods with cork grips
Codes often confused with 4503.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 450390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 450390 in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 51% 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 Portugal $8.0M 27% of world exports
- 2 Spain $5.1M 17% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $2.1M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $30M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $38M 51% of world imports
- 2 Spain $6.3M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Italy $4.7M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $75M 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 4503.90
Brazil does not split HS 4503.90: its NCM code is 4503.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 45.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4503.90
What is HS code 450390?
HS code 450390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 450390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 450390 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($8.0M, 27% of world exports), Spain ($5.1M) and Saudi Arabia ($2.1M). World exports came to about $30M, 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 450390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 450390 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($38M, 51% of world imports), Spain ($6.3M) and Italy ($4.7M). World imports came to about $75M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 450390?
In Brazil, HS code 450390 is NCM 4503.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.