Chapter · Section IX

Chapter 45: Cork and articles of cork

45
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–4.7%EU
  • 15%–50%Türkiye
  • 0%–14%USA
  • US$2bnWorld trade in 2024

4 headings make up chapter 45, part of 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.

In the UK Global Tariff, chapter 45 covers 13 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 12 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides chapter 45 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4.7% (average 3.5%). 3 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, chapter 45 covers 14 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 15% and 50%.

World trade in chapter 45 goods reached US$2bn in 2024, down 14.5% on 2023.

Portugal was the largest exporter with 57.6% of the total, ahead of Spain.

France imported the most (US$323.1m).

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines EU Free – 4.7% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 3.5% Türkiye 15% – 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 14 tariff lines · average 36.8% USA Free – 14% General (MFN) 19 tariff lines · average 0.7%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Headings 4

World trade in 2024

45 · US$2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$105.8kUS$105.8k+US$1.7m+US$9m+> US$89.5m

Exports: 132
  1. Portugal: US$1.2bn
  2. Spain: US$365.1m
  3. France: US$94.4m
  4. China: US$89.5m
  5. Italy: US$50.2m
  6. Germany: US$32.5m
  7. United States: US$28.7m
  8. Poland: US$18.4m
  9. Morocco: US$13.5m
  10. Algeria: US$12.3m
  11. Tunisia: US$12.3m
  12. Saudi Arabia: US$12m
  13. United Kingdom: US$9m
  14. Switzerland: US$9m
  15. Türkiye: US$7.9m
  16. Denmark: US$7.2m
  17. Belgium: US$7.1m
  18. Netherlands: US$7m
  19. India: US$6.3m
  20. Bulgaria: US$5.5m
  21. Austria: US$4.9m
  22. Canada: US$4.5m
  23. Taiwan: US$4.4m
  24. Japan: US$3.9m
  25. Vietnam: US$3.8m
  26. Czechia: US$2.9m
  27. Chile: US$2.7m
  28. Hong Kong SAR China: US$2.3m
  29. Ukraine: US$2.3m
  30. Mexico: US$2.2m
  31. Sweden: US$2m
  32. United Arab Emirates: US$1.7m
  33. Australia: US$1.7m
  34. Singapore: US$1.5m
  35. Thailand: US$1.5m
  36. Malaysia: US$1.3m
  37. Hungary: US$1.3m
  38. South Africa: US$1.2m
  39. Philippines: US$1.1m
  40. South Korea: US$1.1m
  41. Brazil: US$1m
  42. Russia: US$866.3k
  43. Romania: US$835.4k
  44. Slovenia: US$790.9k
  45. Slovakia: US$660.5k
  46. Finland: US$558.2k
  47. Egypt: US$557.7k
  48. Lithuania: US$527.7k
  49. Israel: US$422.9k
  50. Serbia: US$408.8k
  51. Croatia: US$318.2k
  52. Greece: US$262.9k
  53. Indonesia: US$241.5k
  54. Kuwait: US$234.3k
  55. Norway: US$226.1k
  56. Colombia: US$199.7k
  57. Argentina: US$173.5k
  58. Estonia: US$164.5k
  59. Paraguay: US$160.1k
  60. Pakistan: US$152k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Portugal US$1.2bn 57.6%
2 Spain US$365.1m 18.3%
3 France US$94.4m 4.7%
4 China US$89.5m 4.5%
5 Italy US$50.2m 2.5%
6 Germany US$32.5m 1.6%
7 United States US$28.7m 1.4%
8 Poland US$18.4m 0.9%
9 Morocco US$13.5m 0.7%
10 Algeria US$12.3m 0.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 France US$323.1m 16.2%
2 United States US$289.3m 14.5%
3 Portugal US$225.9m 11.3%
4 Spain US$208.8m 10.4%
5 Italy US$184m 9.2%
6 Germany US$100.6m 5%
7 United Kingdom US$68.6m 3.4%
8 Mexico US$56.5m 2.8%
9 China US$33.7m 1.7%
10 Saudi Arabia US$25.7m 1.3%

Chapter notes

Note

1. This chapter does not cover:

  1. (a) footwear or parts of footwear of Chapter 64;

  2. (b) headgear or parts of headgear of Chapter 65; or

  3. (c) articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites).

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for cork and articles of cork?

Cork and articles of cork make up HS chapter 45, in section IX of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on cork and articles of cork in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 45 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on cork and articles of cork in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 45 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 4.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most cork and articles of cork?

Portugal, with US$1.2bn in 2024 (57.6% of world exports).