4501 Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork

Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork:

Duty rate for goods from outside the EU

0% of the customs value

Valid since 1 January 1999

Other measures can apply depending on the country of origin, for example preferences, quotas or anti-dumping duties. Check the TARIC for your case.

Import VAT, standard rate

  • Netherlands: 21%
  • Germany: 19%
  • France: 20%
  • Belgium: 21%

Standard rate. A reduced rate can apply to some goods.

Codes below this level

Notes of the nomenclature

Chapter 45: Note

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).

Indicative only. The binding ruling comes from customs.

Data as of 6 October 2026. Combined Nomenclature 2026 (Regulation (EU) 2025/1926).

European Commission data, reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.

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