New Cedar Tight Barrelheads for Rain Barrels from Japan
Western red cedar tight barrelheads for residential rain water collection barrels, naturally rot-resistant with tongue-and-groove joints. Classed in HTS 4416.00.60.30 for new softwood tight barrelheads as coopers' parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm 'tight' via hydrostatic test records to differentiate from slack coopers' products
• Use ISPM 15 compliant pallets; declare as softwood to leverage duty preferences
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk import prevents principal use shift to 4418 finished goods