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New Teak Wooden Vat from Japan

1200L new teak wood open-top vat for small-batch cider fermentation, featuring steam-bent sides and wooden false bottom. Classifies under HTS 4416.00.90.20 as new wooden vats, a traditional coopers' product for liquid processing. Naturally water-resistant teak construction.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Teak CITES documentation may be required depending on Indonesian source; verify Appendix II listing status

• Capacity declaration critical; vats over 1000L may trigger different structural engineering reviews

• Include liner material specification if any; untreated interior must be declared for food safety compliance