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Craft Distillery Rum Puntcheons from Japan

120-gallon American oak puntcheons for rum aging, featuring heavy char #4 interior and reinforced heads. Traditional cooper's hogshead under HTS 4416.00.30 for spirit maturation. Ex-bourbon seasoning adds caramel complexity.

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

• TTB formula approval if for flavored spirit production; declare prior seasoning

• Char depth measurement prevents fuel treatment classification

• Galvanized hoop rust testing if for tropical climates