Used Mulberry Sake Cask from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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