Spruce Tight Barrelheads for Wine Casks from Japan
New spruce wood tight barrelheads crafted for winery fermentation and aging casks, with beveled edges for steam-bending assembly into leak-proof seals. Falls under HTS 4416.00.60.30 as softwood (spruce) coopers' parts designed specifically for liquid-tight barrels. Ideal for Bordeaux-style wine storage.
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
• Obtain heat treatment certification (HT stamp) mandatory for softwood to prevent pest issues under USDA APHIS rules
• Specify 'tight' construction in invoices with pressure test data to distinguish from loose barrelheads
• Avoid bundling with hoops; separate declarations prevent set classification under 4416.00.90