Refurbished Maple Beer Keg from Japan
A 15.5-gallon stainless-lined maple keg refurbished after brewery use, retaining wooden exterior staves for traditional aesthetics. HTS 4416.00.90.40 applies to this used wooden cooper's vessel for beverage storage.
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
• Document refurbishment process including pressure testing to prove serviceability and used status
• Comply with TTB regulations if destined for alcohol production; include prior use affidavits
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete disassembly declaration leading to parts classification