American Whiskey Aging Barrel from Japan
A 53-gallon charred oak barrel essential for bourbon and whiskey production, featuring new American white oak staves. Classified in HTS 4416.00.90 as a cooper's product for spirit maturation, where the charring process enhances flavor extraction from the wood.
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
• Provide char level documentation (e.g
• #3 or #4 char) for customs valuation; obtain ISPM 15 treatment certification for wooden components; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain oak origins