New Pine Tight Barrel Hoops from Mexico
New pine softwood hoops crafted for securing staves in tight cooperage barrels used in brewing and distilling. Classified under HTS 4416.00.60.20 due to their softwood composition and specific role as new coopers' hoops for liquid-tight vessels. These are precision-cut rings essential for barrel integrity.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Label shipments clearly as 'new softwood barrel hoops for coopers' to support classification and avoid customs delays
• Conduct fiber content testing if mixed woods are suspected; pure softwood qualifies for this subheading