New French Oak Barrique from China
A 225L new French oak barrique with medium toast interior, crafted from premium Quercus robur staves for premium wine aging. Falls under HTS 4416.00.90.20 as new wooden cooper's products including staves assembled into barrels. Distinguishes from used barrels by lack of prior liquid contact.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
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
• Include toast level specification and kiln-drying certificates; French oak requires proof of heat treatment for phytosanitary compliance
• Declare exact stave origin (e.g
• Allier, Troncais forest) as customs may scrutinize species for tariff shift rules under FTAs
• Avoid common pitfall of importing 'seasoned' barrels - any prior air-seasoning over 2 years may trigger used barrel classification