Stainless Steel Hooped Oak Cask
50-gallon oak cask with stainless steel hoops for corrosion resistance, used in craft brewery fermentation. HTS 4416.00.30 includes this wooden cooper's product where metal reinforcement supports wooden stave structure. Sanitary design prevents contamination.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hoops constitute essential character
Metal articles with incidental wooden staves classified by metal per GRI 3(b).
If beer fermentation vs wine aging
Fermentation casks sometimes treated as vats rather than traditional wine barrels.
If with integrated cooling jacket
Temperature-controlled fermentation vessels become industrial machinery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Steel hoops must not exceed 20% of total weight/value to maintain wood heading classification
• FDA prior notice if for fermenting beverages; sanitary certificates essential
• Galvanization specs needed if hoops contact acidic contents
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