Used White Oak Whiskey Barrel Staves from China
These are salvaged staves from American white oak barrels previously used for aging bourbon whiskey, made of softwood with characteristic charring and whiskey impregnation. Classified under HTS 4416.00.60.40 as used softwood staves for coopers' products like tight barrels and vats. They meet the definition of staves as curved wooden planks for barrel assembly.
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 softwood origin and prior use documentation to confirm 'used' status and avoid new staves classification
• Inspect for contamination or residue levels, as used whiskey staves may require food safety certifications for reuse
• Provide evidence of mechanical disassembly from original barrels to qualify as staves rather than barrel parts