Knocked Down Used Oak Whiskey Barrel from China
Disassembled staves, heads, and hoops from a previously used oak whiskey barrel, packaged for shipment and reassembly. Classified under HTS 4416.00.30.30 as unassembled used casks of wood, specifically for cooper's products like barrels intended for liquid storage after reassembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain certification or documentation proving the barrel was previously used to qualify for the 'used' subheading and avoid new barrel rates
• Ensure all components (staves, heads, hoops) are included and clearly marked as knocked down to prevent reclassification as parts
• Check for residue regulations; cleaned barrels may require food safety or hazardous material declarations if traces remain