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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of bamboo or bamboo-like woody materials
Chapter notes extend 'wood' definition to bamboo; may use different statistical reporting.
If reinforced with metal hoops exceeding wooden construction
Metal-reinforced wooden containers are classified as reservoirs or tanks of iron/steel.
If interior lined with food-grade plastic
Plastic-lined wooden barrels are principally classified by plastic material content.
Not sure which classification is right?
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 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
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