Recycled Fir Beer Keg Staves from Germany
Staves reclaimed from fir softwood kegs used in brewery operations, curved and planed for tight hoop fitting. These fit HTS 4416.00.60.40 for used softwood staves in coopers' products like vats and barrels.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide disassembly records from original kegs to support used classification over scrap wood
• Test for alcohol residues if reusing in food-contact applications, complying with FDA import regs
• Label batches by species (fir) for accurate softwood verification during customs exam