Pine Barrel Staves from Mexico
Curved planks of pine softwood cut to precise dimensions for assembling watertight barrels used in whiskey aging and wine storage. Classified under HTS 4416.00.60 as staves of softwood for coopers' products like tight barrels. These are sourced from pine trees meeting softwood criteria in Chapter 44.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify softwood origin (e.g
• pine, fir) with supplier certificates to avoid reclassification as hardwood under 4416.00.40
• Ensure staves meet dimensional specs for barrel assembly; customs may inspect for 'tight' cooperage suitability
• Include end-use documentation showing use in barrels/vats to prevent misclassification as lumber under 4407