Used Mulberry Sake Cask from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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