Vodka Neutral Spirit Barrel from Germany
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.
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
• Specify 'untoasted' in invoice; toasted versions have different valuation
• TTB requires barrel specs for neutral spirit processing approvals
• Humidity-controlled shipping prevents stave shrinkage