Oak Hoopwood for Barrel Making from China
Rough-cut oak wood hoops designed for assembling wine and whiskey barrels. These nonconiferous wood pieces are split and shaped minimally to fit the 4404.20.00 classification as hoopwood, not sawn lengthwise or further processed. They serve as essential components in cooperage without additional turning or bending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify wood species origin documentation to confirm nonconiferous classification and avoid coniferous mix-ups
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates comply with ISPM 15 for untreated wood to prevent quarantine issues
• Declare as rough hoopwood only; any lengthwise sawing shifts to Chapter 44 headings like 4406