Product classification
HS code for Raw cork: 4501.10
Cork, natural cork, raw or simply prepared.
Classification of raw cork under HS 4501.10
Raw cork is classified under HS code 4501.10. This code encompasses natural cork in its most basic forms, specifically cork as it is stripped from the cork oak tree (Quercus suber). The classification includes "virgin" cork, which is the first stripping of the tree, as well as secondary cork from subsequent harvests. To remain under this code, the cork must be raw or "simply prepared," which means it can be cleaned, surface-scraped, or flattened, but not cut into specific shapes or sliced into sheets. The HS nomenclature for Chapter 45 is structured to separate raw materials from semi-processed and finished goods. Raw cork is the primary feedstock for the cork industry, and its classification is determined by the lack of significant manufacturing. If the cork is ground or granulated, it moves to 4501.90. If it is de-backed or squared into blocks, it moves to 4502.00. Understanding the limit of "simple preparation" is key to avoiding customs disputes regarding this commodity.
- Covers
- Virgin cork (first stripping)
- Natural cork in irregular slabs
- Raw cork bark
- Cleaned or scraped raw cork
- Flattened cork bark
- Also under 4501.10
- Amorim raw cork bark
- Corticeira Herdade da Comporta cork planks
- raw cork from Alentejo forests
Codes often confused with 4501.10
Common mistake. Raw cork is frequently misclassified under HS code 4501.90, which is reserved for waste cork or crushed/granulated cork. It is also often confused with HS code 4502.00, which applies to cork that has been more extensively prepared, such as being squared or having the outer bark removed (de-backed).
Top exporters and importers of HS 450110 (the code used for raw cork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 450110 (the code used for raw cork) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 64% 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 450110, not only raw cork.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $60M 69% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $15M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $6.0M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $87M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $73M 64% of world imports
- 2 Spain $18M 16% of world imports
- 3 China $8.8M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $114M 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 raw cork
Brazil classifies raw cork under NCM 4501.10.00: HS 4501.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about raw cork
What is the HS code for Raw cork?
The HS code for Raw cork is 450110 (Cork; natural cork, raw or simply prepared). The HS code for natural raw or simply prepared cork is 4501.10.
How do I classify Raw cork for customs?
Raw cork is classified under HS code 450110 — Cork; natural cork, raw or simply prepared. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can raw cork be sliced and still use this code?
No, if the cork is sliced into sheets or rectangular blocks, it is no longer considered raw and should be classified under 4502.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw cork (HS 450110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 450110 (the code used for raw cork) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($60M, 69% of world exports), Portugal ($15M) and Italy ($6.0M). World exports came to about $87M, 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 raw cork (HS 450110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 450110 (the code used for raw cork) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($73M, 64% of world imports), Spain ($18M) and China ($8.8M). World imports came to about $114M, 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 Raw cork the same in all countries?
The base HS code 450110 for Raw cork 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 raw cork in Brazil?
In Brazil, raw cork (HS 450110) is classified under NCM 4501.10.00.