Product classification
HS code for Cork flooring: 4504.90
Cork, articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504.
Classification of cork flooring under HS 4504.90
Cork flooring is classified under HS code 4504.90. Chapter 45 of the Harmonized System covers cork and articles of cork. Heading 4504 is specifically for agglomerated cork (cork which has been molded or pressed with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork. Most modern cork flooring is manufactured by taking granulated cork waste and compressing it with synthetic resin binders to form durable tiles or planks. While subheading 4504.10 covers basic shapes like blocks, plates, and sheets, finished flooring products that have been further worked—such as those with tongue-and-groove systems, specific surface coatings, or non-standard dimensions—are classified under the residual subheading 4504.90. This classification ensures that the finished consumer article is correctly identified separately from raw industrial agglomerated cork materials.
- Covers
- Agglomerated cork floor tiles
- Cork flooring planks
- Compressed cork floor coverings
- Cork parquet flooring
- Agglomerated cork underlayment for floors
- 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. Cork flooring is sometimes misclassified under HS code 4503.90, which covers articles of natural cork. However, since almost all cork flooring is made from compressed granules rather than solid slices of bark, 4504 is the correct heading. Another common error is using HS code 4411 (Fiberboard) or 4418 (Builders' joinery) for cork-faced flooring with a wood-fiber core. If the cork layer is the primary characteristic or if the product is solid cork, 4504.90 is required. If it is a vinyl-cork composite where vinyl is the wear layer, it may fall under 3918.
Top exporters and importers of HS 450490 (the code used for cork flooring), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 450490 (the code used for cork flooring) 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 cork flooring.
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 cork flooring
Brazil classifies cork flooring 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 cork flooring
What is the HS code for Cork flooring?
The HS code for Cork flooring is 450490 (Cork; articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504). The standard HS code for cork flooring made of agglomerated cork is 4504.90.
How do I classify Cork flooring for customs?
Cork flooring 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.
Does this code cover cork wall tiles?
Yes, wall tiles made of agglomerated cork are generally classified under the same heading, 4504, though they may fall under 4504.10 if they are simple rectangular plates.
Which countries are the top exporters of cork flooring (HS 450490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 450490 (the code used for cork flooring) 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 cork flooring (HS 450490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 450490 (the code used for cork flooring) 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 Cork flooring the same in all countries?
The base HS code 450490 for Cork flooring 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 flooring in Brazil?
In Brazil, cork flooring (HS 450490) is classified under NCM 4504.90.00.