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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of natural cork, raw or simply prepared (SITC 24403) totaled $71K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Natural Cork, Raw or Simply Prepared paid $5K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.0% on $71K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Natural Cork, Raw or Simply Prepared imports of $71K in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $86K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRaw or simply prepared natural cork represents the earliest stage of commercial processing — bark stripped from cork oak trees with minimal further treatment — and is the primary input for the entire downstream cork supply chain, from wine stoppers to thermal insulation panels. The material's cellular structure, which gives it compressibility and impermeability, is highly sensitive to handling and moisture during transit, making packaging and container humidity control critical logistics considerations. Because cork oak bark is harvested on roughly nine-year cycles, supply availability is inherently seasonal and tied to harvest-year conditions in producing regions.
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'Simply prepared' generally refers to operations such as boiling, scraping, or trimming that do not substantially change the cork's form or dimensions. Once cork is cut into defined shapes — blocks, sheets, or blanks — it moves into more specific headings covering shaped or manufactured cork.
Raw cork is hygroscopic and susceptible to mold if moisture content rises above recommended levels during ocean transit. Industry practice calls for ventilated containers, moisture barriers, and storage in dry warehouses upon arrival; buyers should specify acceptable moisture content ranges in purchase contracts.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTUGAL | $71K | -- | -$71K |
| CHINA | -- | $48K | +$48K |
| NEW ZEALAND | -- | $37K | +$37K |
| PAKISTAN | -- | $24K | +$24K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $13K | +$13K |