New French Oak Barrique from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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