Used Mulberry Sake Cask

Traditional 72-liter mulberry wood cask (chōkoku) used for premium sake maturation, featuring hooped stave assembly. Falls under HTS 4416.00.90.40 as used Japanese wooden cooperage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+35.0%38.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4416.00Same rate: 38.2%

If factory-new chōkoku

New traditional sake casks have separate new classification.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 38.2%

If internally lined with washi paper

Paper or paperboard containers predominate.

2206.00Lower: 10% vs 38.2%

If containing sake residue

Fermented rice beverages classify the entire package.

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Import Tips & Compliance

TTB approval for alcohol aging vessels; include prior sake certification

Cultural property export permits from Japan often required

Declare hoop material (often bamboo) separately if metallic

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