Chapter 45 of the HSN Code

Chapter 45 of the HSN Code covers cork and its articles. HSN Code 4501 includes raw or surface-worked natural cork, cork waste, and crushed, powdered, or ground cork. HSN Code 4502 refers to natural cork that is debacked or roughly squared, or in square or rectangular blocks, plates, sheets, or strips, including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers. HSN Code 4503 covers various articles made from natural cork, excluding items like footwear, insoles, headgear, plugs for shotgun cartridges, and toys. Lastly, HSN Code 4504 pertains to agglomerated cork, with or without binding substances, and articles made from agglomerated cork, excluding similar items like footwear and sports equipment.