New Hem-Fir Cask Hoops

Hoops from new Hem-fir softwood mixes, used in wine cask assembly to hold staves tightly for fermentation vats. Falls under HTS 4416.00.60.20 as new softwood hoops for coopers' tight barrelheads and staves. Compliant with subheading notes for mixed hemlock-fir sourcing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.14.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as planed Hem-fir boards prior to hoop forming

Planed or profiled softwood lumber heads to 4407.14 before becoming specific coopers' components.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

If plywood panels for hoop reinforcement

Laminated softwood plywood shifts to heading 4412, distinct from solid wood hoops.

4419Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If sold as retail decorative barrel hoops

Tableware or kitchenware wooden items including decorative coopers' products go to 4419.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Reference subheading note for Hem-fir mixes in documentation to justify softwood classification

Inspect for binder content; excess could reclassify under agglomerated products like 4401.32

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