Used Set-Up Wine Aging Hogshead from Japan
Assembled hogshead barrel from French oak, used in winery for aging red wines, retaining flavor-imparting char. Falls under HTS 4416.00.30.20 for used assembled cooper's products including hogsheads.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide winery usage logs or residue photos to prove 'used' status and avoid new barrel duties
• Comply with ISPM 15 standards; used cooperage often exempt but confirm with CBP ruling
• Label species origin (e.g
• French oak) accurately for traceability