Used Pine Wine Barrel Staves from Mexico
Recovered staves from softwood pine barrels employed in wine fermentation and storage, showing wear from prior liquid containment. They qualify for HTS 4416.00.60.40 as used softwood staves intended for reconstructing tight coopers' products like vats and barrels.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include usage history certificates to prove prior assembly in barrels and distinguish from new production
• Check for mold or bacterial growth common in used wine staves, requiring phytosanitary treatments
• Measure dimensions to confirm stave curvature suitable for barrel hoops, avoiding lumber reclassification