Knocked Down Used Oak Whiskey Barrel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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