Product classification
HS code for Agglomerated cork products: 4504.90
Cork, articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504.
Classification of agglomerated cork products under HS 4504.90
Agglomerated cork products are classified under HS code 4504.90. This classification falls under Chapter 45, which is dedicated to cork and articles of cork. Agglomerated cork is produced by binding granulated, ground, or pulverized cork together using an added binding substance (such as resin or glue) or by subjecting the cork to high pressure and heat without an external binder. Heading 4504 specifically addresses this manufactured form of cork, distinguishing it from natural cork. The sub-heading 4504.90 is the residual category for finished articles made of agglomerated cork that do not fit into the 4504.10 category (which is reserved for blocks, plates, sheets, strips, tiles of any shape, and solid cylinders). Because 4504.90 covers "other" articles, it includes a wide variety of industrial and consumer goods where the cork has been molded or cut into specific functional shapes. The classification is determined by the fact that the material is no longer in its natural state and has been processed into a composite material before being shaped into a final product.
- Covers
- Agglomerated cork gaskets and washers
- Molded cork handles for tools or fishing rods
- Decorative agglomerated cork ornaments
- Cork stoppers made from agglomerated granules
- Industrial vibration dampening pads made of cork
- Also under 4504.90
- Jelinek Cork Group cork flooring
- IKEA cork wall tiles
- Gaiam cork yoga blocks
- 3M cork bulletin boards
Codes often confused with 4504.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4503.90, which covers articles of natural cork. If the product is carved from a single piece of natural bark, it belongs in 4503; if it is made from compressed granules, it belongs in 4504. Another common error involves HS code 4504.10. Importers often use 4504.10 for finished products, but that code is strictly for raw material shapes like sheets or blocks. If the item has been further worked into a specific part, such as a gasket, 4504.90 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 450490 (the code used for agglomerated cork products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 450490 (the code used for agglomerated cork products) in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 450490, not only agglomerated cork products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $39M 29% of world exports
- 2 Chile $19M 14% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $18M 13% of world exports
World total: $135M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $50M 18% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $31M 11% of world imports
- 3 Argentina $31M 11% of world imports
World total: $285M 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 agglomerated cork products
Brazil classifies agglomerated cork products under NCM 4504.90.00: HS 4504.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about agglomerated cork products
What is the HS code for Agglomerated cork products?
The HS code for Agglomerated cork products is 450490 (Cork; articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504). The HS code for miscellaneous articles made of agglomerated cork is 4504.90.
How do I classify Agglomerated cork products for customs?
Agglomerated cork products is classified under HS code 450490 — Cork; articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cork floor tiles classified under 4504.90?
No, cork floor tiles are generally classified under 4504.10 as they are considered tiles or strips, rather than "other" finished articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of agglomerated cork products (HS 450490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 450490 (the code used for agglomerated cork products) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($39M, 29% of world exports), Chile ($19M) and Denmark ($18M). World exports came to about $135M, 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 agglomerated cork products (HS 450490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 450490 (the code used for agglomerated cork products) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($50M, 18% of world imports), Mexico ($31M) and Argentina ($31M). World imports came to about $285M, 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.
Is the HS code for Agglomerated cork products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 450490 for Agglomerated cork products is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for agglomerated cork products in Brazil?
In Brazil, agglomerated cork products (HS 450490) is classified under NCM 4504.90.00.