Hem-Fir Tight Staves from China
Staves from mixed hemlock-fir softwood stands, precision-milled for watertight barrel production in brewing industry. HTS 4416.00.60 covers such softwood staves per subheading definitions. Hem-fir mixture recognized in 4407.14 note extends to coopers' parts.
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
• Document mixed species origin per 4407.14 note to confirm softwood status
• Measure moisture content (<15%) to ensure suitability for tight barrel use
• Separate from complete barrel shipments to avoid 4417 classification