4416.00.90.40/Used Mulberry Sake Cask/Japan

Used Mulberry Sake Cask from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Calculate with your customs value Verify classification with AI

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