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Vintage Redwood Water Vat from Japan

Large 200-gallon redwood vat recovered from historical water storage, featuring traditional coopered stave construction. HTS 4416.00.90.40 covers this used wooden cooper's product for liquid containment.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include appraisal for antiques valuation; used status affects duty calculation

• Fumigation certificate mandatory for redwood to prevent insect importation

• Declare intended water use to guide any EPA registration requirements