New Hem-Fir Cask Hoops from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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