Fir Softwood Barrelheads from Japan
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 — 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
• 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