Hierarchy

09Section IX — WOOD AND ARTICLES OF WOOD

4500000000CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK

4504000000Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork

4504100000Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including discs

4504101100Corks and stoppers

4504101100For sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork 4504101900Other

4504109100Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty4.700 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

4.700 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-4.7 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-4.7 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-4.7 ppESA Interim EPA	-4.7 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-4.7 ppSADC EPA	-4.7 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-4.7 ppEverything But Arms	-4.7 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-4.7 ppEEA Agreement	-4.7 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Airworthiness tariff suspension(1)

inherited from 4504000000

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 1517/182018-11-01

1 certificate(s) required

C119Other certificates

Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate

Measure not applicable

CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended. In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate. The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 4500000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(2)

inherited from 4500000000

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.

Import control -organic products(1)

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 2306/212023-04-01

Except:IS(Iceland)LI(Liechtenstein)NO(Norway)CH(Switzerland)

2 certificate(s) required

C644Other certificates

Certificate of inspection for organic products

Y929Particular provisions

Goods not concerned by Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (organic products)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD808If goods bear a reference to organic production in the labelling, advertising material or accompanying documents of products, the declarant must submit a certificate of inspection (C644) at import in accordance with Article 45(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (release for free circulation). For products not covered by Regulation (EU) 2018/848, certificate Y929 has to be declared. These provisions shall apply in addition to the rules regarding the use of the Common Health Entry Document (CHED) by the competent authorities at border control posts in accordance with Article 56(3), point (b)(i), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and at control points in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2123 and with the rules on decisions on consignments laid down in Article 55 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.

Start date: 1994-01-01

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

4504101900: Agglomerated cork corks and stoppers not for sparkling wine

Classification tips

Agglomerated cork corks and stoppers for sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork

Typical uses

For sparkling wine

Sample products

Agglomerated cork stopper for sparkling wine, with discs of natural cork

Regulatory notes

NENC45041011

For sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork This subheading includes cylindrical corks and stoppers for bottles of sparkling wine. The diameter of these corks and stoppers is markedly greater than the neck of the bottle, so that they are tightly compressed when inserted into the bottle. Once used (i.e., when the bottle has been uncorked), they take on the form shown in the explanatory note to subheadings 2204 21 06 to 2204 21 09 . The upper part of these corks and stoppers often consists of agglomerated cork and the lower part (i.e., the part which enters into contact with the sparkling wine) of natural cork:

NENC4504Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork

Non-preferential origin

split_heading

- Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including discs:

As specified for split subheadings

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules and the other

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Corks and stoppers (4504101100)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Corks and stoppers is 4.700 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Corks and stoppers (4504101100)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Corks and stoppers (4504101100)?

Yes, 3 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

What products are classified under code 4504101100?

TARIC code 4504101100 (Corks and stoppers) covers the following products: Agglomerated cork stopper for sparkling wine, with discs of natural cork, Agglomerated cork sparkling-wine stopper.

How to correctly classify a product under code 4504101100?

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Hierarchy

09Section IX — WOOD AND ARTICLES OF WOOD

4500000000CORK AND ARTICLES OF CORK

4504000000Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork

4504100000Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including discs

4504101100Corks and stoppers

4504101100For sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork 4504101900Other

4504109100Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty4.700 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

4.700 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-4.7 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-4.7 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-4.7 ppESA Interim EPA	-4.7 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-4.7 ppSADC EPA	-4.7 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-4.7 ppEverything But Arms	-4.7 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-4.7 ppEEA Agreement	-4.7 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Airworthiness tariff suspension(1)

inherited from 4504000000

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 1517/182018-11-01

1 certificate(s) required

C119Other certificates

Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate

Measure not applicable

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 4500000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(2)

inherited from 4500000000

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

Import control -organic products(1)

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 2306/212023-04-01

Except:IS(Iceland)LI(Liechtenstein)NO(Norway)CH(Switzerland)

2 certificate(s) required

C644Other certificates

Certificate of inspection for organic products

Y929Particular provisions

Goods not concerned by Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (organic products)

Import/export not allowed after control

Start date: 1994-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

4504101900: Agglomerated cork corks and stoppers not for sparkling wine

Classification tips

Agglomerated cork corks and stoppers for sparkling wine, including those with discs of natural cork

Typical uses

For sparkling wine

Sample products

Agglomerated cork stopper for sparkling wine, with discs of natural cork

Regulatory notes

NENC45041011

NENC4504Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork

Non-preferential origin

split_heading

- Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including discs:

As specified for split subheadings

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules and the other

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Corks and stoppers (4504101100)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Corks and stoppers is 4.700 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Corks and stoppers (4504101100)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Corks and stoppers (4504101100)?

Yes, 3 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

What products are classified under code 4504101100?

TARIC code 4504101100 (Corks and stoppers) covers the following products: Agglomerated cork stopper for sparkling wine, with discs of natural cork, Agglomerated cork sparkling-wine stopper.

How to correctly classify a product under code 4504101100?

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Synonyms

Sparkling-wine cork, Agglomerated cork stopper, Cork stopper with natural cork discs

Materials

Agglomerated corkIncluding those with discs of natural cork

Keywords

Sparkling-wine cork · Agglomerated cork stopper · Cork stopper with natural cork discs · Agglomerated cork · For sparkling wine · Corks and stoppers · Including those with discs of natural cork

1. This chapter does not cover: (a) footwear or parts of footwear of Chapter 64; (b) headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65; (c) articles of Chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites). 2. Natural cork, roughly squared or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strips (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers), is classified in heading 4502.

Section noteNotes to Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; Wood charcoal; Cork and articles of cork; Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; Basketware and wickerwork

Section IX has no Section Notes. Classification rules are governed by the Chapter Notes of Chapters 44 (Wood), 45 (Cork) and 46 (Manufactures of straw, esparto and other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork). Key rules include: Chapter 44 contains extensive exclusion lists directing products to other chapters (e.g., furniture to Chapter 94, instruments to Section XVIII), and defines the scope of 'wood' to include bamboo and other materials of a woody nature. Chapter 45 distinguishes between natural cork and agglomerated cork and their respective articles.

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Corks and stoppers (4504101100)?

Non-preferential origin rules for Corks and stoppers are defined in Annex 22-01 of the UCC Delegated Act. These rules determine the country of origin for MFN duty rates, trade policy measures, and origin marking.

Trade Statistics

Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

+€0

Import €/kg

€10.50/kg

Export €/kg

€11.11/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

3,451

Concentrated

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€692K	57Kt	€12.22/kg	54.8%
2	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€205K	19Kt	€11.04/kg	16.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€114K	11Kt	€10.29/kg	9.0%
4	🇩🇿 Algeria	€84K	16Kt	€5.40/kg	6.7%
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€80K	7Kt	€11.08/kg	6.4%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€35K	2Kt	€16.99/kg	2.8%
7	🇹🇷 Turkey	€28K	3Kt	€10.71/kg	2.2%
8	🇯🇵 Japan	€24K	1Kt	€19.67/kg	1.9%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€49.3M	3.7Mt	€13.34/kg	38.9%
2	🇦🇺 Australia	€28.4M	2.9Mt	€9.76/kg	22.4%
3	🇨🇱 Chile	€18.5M	1.4Mt	€12.83/kg	14.7%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€14.2M	1.4Mt	€9.92/kg	11.2%
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€12.9M	1.3Mt	€10.12/kg	10.2%
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€3.3M	310Kt	€10.74/kg	2.6%

EU Member States

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Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

+€0

Import €/kg

€10.50/kg

Export €/kg

€11.11/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

3,451

Concentrated

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€692K	57Kt	€12.22/kg	54.8%
2	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€205K	19Kt	€11.04/kg	16.3%
3	🇨🇳 China	€114K	11Kt	€10.29/kg	9.0%
4	🇩🇿 Algeria	€84K	16Kt	€5.40/kg	6.7%
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€80K	7Kt	€11.08/kg	6.4%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€35K	2Kt	€16.99/kg	2.8%
7	🇹🇷 Turkey	€28K	3Kt	€10.71/kg	2.2%
8	🇯🇵 Japan	€24K	1Kt	€19.67/kg	1.9%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€49.3M	3.7Mt	€13.34/kg	38.9%
2	🇦🇺 Australia	€28.4M	2.9Mt	€9.76/kg	22.4%
3	🇨🇱 Chile	€18.5M	1.4Mt	€12.83/kg	14.7%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€14.2M	1.4Mt	€9.92/kg	11.2%
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€12.9M	1.3Mt	€10.12/kg	10.2%
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€3.3M	310Kt	€10.74/kg	2.6%

EU Member States

EU ImportersEU Exporters

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