New Hem-Fir Cask Hoops from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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