Vodka Neutral Spirit Barrel
Un-toasted Hungarian oak barrel for vodka resting, minimizing wood flavor extraction in neutral spirit production. 53-gallon American standard size under HTS 4416.00.30. Light steam bending preserves tight grain.
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 for resting flavored vodkas
Flavor-infused spirit barrels sometimes under general cooperage.
If made from bentwood plywood
Plywood construction shifts from solid stave cooperage to Chapter 4418.
If containing vodka at import
Distilled spirit content classification precedence.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'untoasted' in invoice; toasted versions have different valuation
• TTB requires barrel specs for neutral spirit processing approvals
• Humidity-controlled shipping prevents stave shrinkage
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