New American Oak Whiskey Barrel from Japan
A new 53-gallon oak barrel made from American white oak staves, assembled with wooden hoops for aging bourbon and whiskey. Classified under HTS 4416.00.30.10 as a new wooden cask specifically designed for cooperage use in spirit maturation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming the wood is heat-treated or fumigated to meet ISPM 15 standards
• Verify barrel volume and stave thickness documentation to confirm classification as new coopers' products
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no prior use; used barrels fall under different subheadings