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HTS Code · Chapter 45 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

4503.10.20.00Tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter

Also written 4503102000 and 4503.10.2000

HTS Code 4503.10.20.00 covers any article best defined as Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal; Cork and Articles of Cork; Manufacturers of Straw,of Esparto or of Other Plaiting Materials; Basketware and WickerworkCork and articles of corkArticles of natural cork:Corks and stoppers:Tapered and of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter:With maximum diameter not over 19 mm in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 4503.10.20.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 4503.10.20.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
37.5%
$3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
37.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 4503.10.20.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
68¢/kg
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada10%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany0%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 4503.10.20.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Germany, Taiwan and 8 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
0%
From Germany, Taiwan and 8 more
Countries with additional tariffs
10 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree37.5%
MexicoFree10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree10%0% with USMCA
VietnamFree12.5%
GermanyFreeNone0%
JapanFree12.5%
South KoreaFree12.5%
TaiwanFreeNone0%
IndiaFree10%
IrelandFreeNone0%
ItalyFreeNone0%
SwitzerlandFreeNone0%
ThailandFree12.5%
MalaysiaFreeNone0%
United KingdomFree10%
FranceFreeNone0%
IndonesiaFreeNone0%
BrazilFree37.5%
BangladeshFreeNone0%
CambodiaFreeNone0%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 4503.10.20.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $504K of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00), up 14% on 2024, mostly from Spain (46%), Portugal (28%) and France (15%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Spain$234K46%144%0%
Portugal$139K28%35%0%
France$78K15%29%0%
India$35K7%169%10%
United Kingdom$13K3%New10%
China$5K1%58%37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 4503.10.20.00 cover?

HTS code 4503.10.20.00 covers tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (With maximum diameter not over 19 mm), classified under Chapter 45 (Cork and articles of cork) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 4503.10.20.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 4503.10.20.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 68¢/kg. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter (HTS 4503.10.20.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 4503.10.20.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $504K of tapered and of a thickness greater than the maximum diameter under HTS 4503.10.20.00, mostly from Spain (46%), Portugal (28%) and France (15%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 4503.10.20.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 4503.10.20.00 is 0%, from Germany, Taiwan and 8 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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