French Oak Bordeaux Barrel from Germany
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.
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
• 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