Product classification
HS code for Cork tiles: 4504.10
Cork, blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders (including discs), of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance).
Classification of cork tiles under HS 4504.10
Cork tiles are classified under HS code 450410 because they are primarily manufactured from agglomerated cork. Agglomerated cork is produced by taking cork granules—often the byproduct of natural cork stopper production—and binding them together using heat, pressure, and chemical binders or resins. HS code 450410 specifically covers blocks, plates, sheets, and tiles of any shape made from this material. The classification is determined by the manufacturing process of agglomeration rather than the specific end-use of the tile. These products are widely used in construction for flooring and wall coverings due to their acoustic and thermal insulation properties. Because the cork has been granulated and reconstituted, it is distinct from natural cork articles. The technical requirement for this code is that the product must consist of cork fragments that have been compressed into a solid, uniform mass, regardless of whether a binding substance was added during the process.
- Covers
- Agglomerated cork floor tiles
- Agglomerated cork wall tiles
- Solid cylinders of agglomerated cork
- Agglomerated cork discs for industrial use
- Rectangular sheets of compressed cork granules
- Also under 4504.10
- Wicanders cork flooring underlayment
- Amorim cork insulation boards
- cork sheets for bulletin boards
- cork expansion joints
Codes often confused with 4504.10
Common mistake. Cork tiles are often misclassified under 450390, which is reserved for articles of natural cork. If the tile is made from a single slice of bark, it belongs in 4503; if it is made from granules, it belongs in 450410. Another common error is using 4823 for cork-coated paper or paperboard, which is a different material composition entirely. It is also important to distinguish these from 450490, which covers other articles of agglomerated cork not in block or tile form.
Top exporters and importers of HS 450410 (the code used for cork tiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 450410 (the code used for cork tiles) in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% 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 450410, not only cork tiles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $655M 62% of world exports
- 2 Spain $201M 19% of world exports
- 3 France $72M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $153M 19% of world imports
- 2 Italy $139M 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $100M 12% of world imports
World total: $820M 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 tiles
Brazil classifies cork tiles under NCM 4504.10.00: HS 4504.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cork tiles
What is the HS code for Cork tiles?
The HS code for Cork tiles is 450410 (Cork; blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders (including discs), of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance)). The HS code for cork tiles made from agglomerated cork is 450410.
How do I classify Cork tiles for customs?
Cork tiles is classified under HS code 450410 — Cork; blocks, plates, sheets and strip, tiles of any shape, solid cylinders (including discs), of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can wall tiles be classified under this code?
Yes, as long as the wall tiles are made from agglomerated (compressed) cork granules, they fall under 450410.
Which countries are the top exporters of cork tiles (HS 450410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 450410 (the code used for cork tiles) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($655M, 62% of world exports), Spain ($201M) and France ($72M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 tiles (HS 450410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 450410 (the code used for cork tiles) in UN Comtrade data were France ($153M, 19% of world imports), Italy ($139M) and the United States ($100M). World imports came to about $820M, 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 tiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 450410 for Cork tiles 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 tiles in Brazil?
In Brazil, cork tiles (HS 450410) is classified under NCM 4504.10.00.