New Sake Aging Oak Vat from Japan
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.
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
• 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