French Oak Bordeaux Barrel

59-gallon French oak barrel with medium toast interior for Bordeaux-style red wine aging, featuring traditional stave construction and galvanized steel hoops. HTS 4416.00.30 covers this as a classic wooden hogshead used in winemaking. Toast level and grain tightness ensure optimal flavor extraction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4416.00.60Same rate: 35%

If for aging spirits like whiskey rather than wine

While still a cask, spirit barrels sometimes classified under vats/tubs if larger capacity or different cooperage style.

9403.91.00Same rate: 35%

If equipped with stand or decorative furniture elements

Barrels with integrated wooden stands for display become wooden furniture of heading 94.

4418.40.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If imported as pre-toasted stave panels

Unassembled staves with applied charring classified as wooden formwork/shuttering material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Require ISPM-15 heat treatment certification for wooden packaging regulations even on assembled barrels

• Document cooper's marks and char level for CBP valuation; French oak commands premium pricing

• If charred interior exceeds 3mm depth, may require fire safety declaration depending on end-use

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