New Hem-Fir Cask Hoops from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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