Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan · statistical code · HS 4504.90
4504.90.000: Agglomerated cork: other
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, in force from 8 August 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 4504 Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork.
- 4504.90.000 Other
What you pay
Importing into Japan
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
4504.90 Agglomerated cork: other
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 4.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 4.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 9% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 9% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Taiwan 2.5% – 3.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N319975 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a corkboard wall decoration from China
- N279621 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of cork clutch and mini-satchel from Italy
- 600014591 HMRC
A cork slip mat for vinyl records. The slip mat is made from agglomerated cork. It is placed on a turntable to provide grip, it also reduces noise. The item is packaged within a cardboard sleeve for retail sale.
- 600013110 HMRC
A yoga prop used to provide support, stability, and aid alignment in various yoga poses. Helps users deepen stretches, improve balance (especially in standing poses), and make poses more accessible, particularly for beginners or those with limited flexibility. Can be used under hands, feet, or…
Legal notes
Statistical code 4504.90.000 is a line of the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan under HS subheading 4504.90 (agglomerated cork: other).
The applied rate is free, and quantities are declared in KG.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 4.7%, the Türkiye duty is 4.7%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is free, the Brazil duty is 9%, the Argentina duty is 9%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 0%–5%, the Taiwan duty is 2.5%–3.5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 7% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Japan imported goods of subheading 4504.90 worth US$2m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Japan import duty for statistical code 4504.90.000?
The applied rate in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan is free; the supplementary unit is KG. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Japan import these goods from?
For subheading 4504.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$2m).