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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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