Fir Softwood Barrelheads from Germany
Pre-cut circular heads from fir softwood designed for sealing tight barrels used in food-grade liquid storage like maple syrup. Classified in HTS 4416.00.60 as tight barrelheads of softwood for watertight coopers' applications. Fir is explicitly recognized as softwood in tariff notes.
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
• Certify watertightness with pressure test docs, as 'tight' designation requires liquid-holding capability
• Specify thickness and groove matching for barrel staves in invoices to support classification
• Check for FSC certification if marketing as sustainable; required for some buyer compliance