New Tequila Aging Hogshead

New 250-liter ex-bourbon American oak hogshead barrel repurposed for agave spirit maturation in tequila production. HTS 4416.00.30.10 covers this as a new cooper's hogshead for liquid containment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4416.00.90Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If made of bamboo or bamboo-like woody materials

Chapter notes extend 'wood' definition to bamboo; may use different statistical reporting.

7309.00.00Same rate: 35%

If reinforced with metal hoops exceeding wooden construction

Metal-reinforced wooden containers are classified as reservoirs or tanks of iron/steel.

3923.90.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If interior lined with food-grade plastic

Plastic-lined wooden barrels are principally classified by plastic material content.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide barrel blueprints showing traditional cooperage construction with croze and bung hole specifications

• Ensure no plastic liners; lined barrels may be reclassified under plastic articles in Chapter 39

• Declare exact capacity in liters/gallons; discrepancies can trigger audits for capacity-based duty calculations