Product classification
HS code for Cork coasters: 4503.90
Cork, articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers.
Classification of cork coasters under HS 4503.90
Cork coasters made from natural cork are classified under HS code 4503.90. Chapter 45 of the Harmonized System covers cork and articles of cork. Heading 4503 is specifically designated for articles made of natural cork. Within this heading, subheading 4503.10 is reserved for corks and stoppers, while 4503.90 serves as the "other" category for all other finished products made from natural cork. For a coaster to be classified here, it must be cut directly from natural cork sheets. The classification process involves verifying that the product has not been manufactured using agglomeration techniques (where cork waste is bonded with resins), as that would shift the classification to a different heading. Natural cork coasters are often preferred for their aesthetic and "pure" material properties. They are distinguished from household articles of other materials like plastics (Chapter 39) or wood (Chapter 44). If the coaster is a composite of cork and another material, such as a ceramic top with a cork base, the classification would be determined by the material that gives the item its essential character under GRI 3(b), which is often the ceramic portion rather than the cork. However, for pure natural cork coasters, 4503.90 is the definitive code.
- Covers
- Natural cork drink coasters
- Natural cork place mats
- Decorative natural cork discs
- Natural cork gaskets for non-industrial use
- Small natural cork mats
- Also under 4503.90
- IKEA cork coasters
- Birkenstock cork footbeds
- Corkor cork wallets
- fishing rods with cork grips
Codes often confused with 4503.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 4504.90, which covers articles of agglomerated cork. Most modern coasters are actually made of agglomerated cork (compressed granules), which belongs in 4504.90 rather than 4503.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 450390 (the code used for cork coasters), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 450390 (the code used for cork coasters) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 450390, not only cork coasters.
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 cork coasters
Brazil classifies cork coasters under NCM 4503.90.00: HS 4503.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cork coasters
What is the HS code for Cork coasters?
The HS code for Cork coasters is 450390 (Cork; articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers).
How do I classify Cork coasters for customs?
Cork coasters is classified under HS code 450390 — Cork; articles of natural cork other than corks and stoppers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for natural cork coasters?
The HS code for coasters made of natural cork is 4503.90.
How do I know if my coaster is natural or agglomerated?
Natural cork shows the original grain of the bark, while agglomerated cork looks like many small chips or granules glued together.
Which countries are the top exporters of cork coasters (HS 450390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 450390 (the code used for cork coasters) 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 cork coasters (HS 450390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 450390 (the code used for cork coasters) 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.
Is the HS code for Cork coasters the same in all countries?
The base HS code 450390 for Cork coasters 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 cork coasters in Brazil?
In Brazil, cork coasters (HS 450390) is classified under NCM 4503.90.00.