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New Sake Aging Oak Vat

New Japanese-style sugi cedar oak hybrid vat (500L) for sake moromi fermentation and aging. Classified HTS 4416.00.30.10 as new wooden cooper's vat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4416.00.90.20Higher: 40.7% vs 37.5%

If constructed primarily from bamboo

Bamboo vats classified under bamboo-specific statistical categories per chapter notes.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide CITES documentation if using restricted cedar species alongside oak

• Confirm watertight construction testing; leaky vats reclassified as decorative woodwork

• Label with both Japanese capacity units (koku/shō) and US gallons for customs clarity