New Douglas Fir Beer Barrel Hoops from Japan
Robust new Douglas fir hoops for craft beer barrels, binding staves to withstand fermentation pressure. Classified HTS 4416.00.60.20 for new softwood coopers' hoops in tight barrel production. Durable for brewery applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source from certified sustainable softwood to ease customs and environmental compliance
• Measure moisture content; over 19% may reclassify as unseasoned wood under 4407
• Declare exact end use as barrel hoops to prevent fallback to general wood shapes