U.S. imports of Natural Cork Articles (Other) (HS 450390) totaled $42K in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Natural Cork Articles (Other) imports of $42K in August 2026 ran 53% below the year-to-date monthly average of $89K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBeyond closures, natural cork is fashioned into disks, wafers, washers, and paper-backed wall coverings — products that serve the construction, acoustics, and decorative interiors markets. Portugal leads US imports of these articles, but China is a significant second-tier supplier, reflecting the shift of downstream fabrication to lower-cost manufacturing centers even when raw cork originates in Iberia. The US schedule separates disks/wafers/washers (4503902000) from paper-backed wall coverings (4503904000) and a residual NESOI basket (4503906000), so the finished form and backing material are the key classification determinants. Importers sourcing wall coverings should verify whether the paper backing is integral or merely protective, as that distinction affects heading eligibility.
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Subheading 4503904000 specifically covers wall coverings of natural cork that are backed with paper. Products presented as decorative cork panels without a paper backing, or cork tiles intended for flooring, would not qualify for that line and should be evaluated against the NESOI subheading (4503906000) or potentially a different heading altogether depending on their construction.
Portugal is the primary source of raw and semi-processed natural cork, while China's position as the second-ranked supplier of finished cork articles reflects its role as a fabricator — importing cork granules or sheets and converting them into consumer and construction products. This split-origin supply chain means US importers may need to document both the cork's geographic origin and the country of substantial transformation for country-of-origin marking purposes.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 4503
Subheading 450390 · $42K of $10.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4503906000 | Articles of Natural Cork, NESOI | $15K | 13.89% | 45.39% | $2K |
| 4503902000 | Disks, Wafers and Washers of Natural Cork | $14K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 4503904000 | Wallcoverings Backed With Paper of Natural Cork | $13K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4503900000 | Articles of Natural Cork, NESOI | $48K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$42KYoY · free account
Exports
$48KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1M of Natural Cork Articles (Other) and exported $1.0M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Portugal and Spain together supply 75% of it. China pays 51.5% duty; Italy 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
52.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.07% of imports for consumption.