New Sake Aging Oak Vat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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