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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If factory-new chōkoku
New traditional sake casks have separate new classification.
If internally lined with washi paper
Paper or paperboard containers predominate.
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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