New Spruce Barrel Hoops from China
Cylindrical wooden hoops made from new spruce softwood, used to bind and reinforce the staves of tight barrels for liquids like whiskey or wine. These hoops fall under HTS 4416.00.60.20 as new hoops of softwood classified under coopers' products for barrel assembly. They meet the definition of coopers' parts designed specifically for cask construction.
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
• Verify the wood is American softwood species like spruce or fir via supplier certificates to confirm HTS 4416.00.60.20 classification
• Include documentation proving hoops are 'new' and intended for barrel-making to avoid reclassification as waste or scrap
• Watch for phytosanitary certificates required for softwood imports to prevent pests; common pitfall is missing ISPM 15 treatment marks