45 Cork and Articles of Cork
Chapter page inside the AHECC hierarchy. Use it to move from the chapter heading to the final 8-digit export statistical item code.
What this chapter covers
AHECC chapter pages sit one step above the final export statistical item code. They are the most practical place to compare detailed codes before you choose the exact 8-digit reference.
Use the table below to scan the final item codes inside this chapter and then open the individual item page if you need the hierarchy context.
Chapter facts
- Chapter code
- 45
- Final item codes
- 7
Export statistical item codes
| Item code | Title | UQ |
|---|---|---|
| 45011000 | Natural cork, raw or simply prepared | KG |
| 45019000 | Other | KG |
| 45020000 | Natural Cork, Debacked or Roughly Squared, or in Rectangular (Including Square) Blocks, Plates, Sheets or Strip, (Including Sharp-Edged Blanks for Corks or Stoppers) | KG |
| 45031000 | Corks and stoppers | NO |
| 45039000 | Other | NR |
| 45041000 | Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including discs | SM |
| 45049000 | Other | NR |
Frequently asked questions
What is AHECC chapter 45?
Cork and Articles of Cork is a chapter within AHECC section IX. It sits directly above the export statistical item codes used in declarations.
Is the chapter code enough for an export declaration?
Usually not. Export declarations typically require the final 8-digit export statistical item code, not just the chapter heading.
Why are item codes listed directly on this page?
The chapter page is the shortest path from category browsing to the final export code. Listing the end codes here makes the last step explicit.
Source and trust
- Official AHECC source
- ABS 123309.xlsx
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
This page is an independent rendered view of the official ABS AHECC table. Use the ABS file and customs guidance for formal export coding.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.