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Chapter 45: Cork and articles of cork

Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; cork and articles of cork

4 headings · 10 total HS codes

Classification Notes for Chapter 45

Notes 1. This Chapter does not cover: a. Footwear or parts of footwear of Chapter 64; b. Headgear or parts of headgear of Chapter 65; or c. Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites).

Heading	Description	General Rate	Sub-codes	FTAs
4501	Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork	0%	2	15 FTAs
4502	Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)	0%	1	17 FTAs
4503	Articles of natural cork	0%	2	17 FTAs
4504	Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork	0%	2	16 FTAs

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Chapter 45 of the Australian Tariff covers cork and articles of cork. Duty rates vary by product — there are 4 headings in this chapter. Use the table below to find specific rates, or try our free calculator for an instant estimate.

Are there FTA concessions for Chapter 45 goods?

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