HS Heading 4503
Cork; articles of natural cork
2 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 45 (Cork and articles of cork). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45031000 | CORKS AND STOPPERS | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 45039000 | Articles Of Natural Cork, Nes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 1,542,347 (2,369 kg) under this heading, across 2 of its 2 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 | 2 kg | BDT 1,002 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 2,363 kg | BDT 1,538,500 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 0 kg | BDT 628 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 4 kg | BDT 2,217 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 401,073 (63 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 20.6% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.