Oak Wine Barrel from China
A traditional 225-liter oak barrel used for aging and storing wine, constructed from wooden staves bound with metal hoops. This qualifies under HTS 4416.00.90 as a cooper's product designed specifically for liquid containment in winemaking. The craftsmanship involves seasoning the oak staves to impart flavor during fermentation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify wood origin certification to comply with phytosanitary requirements; ensure staves meet moisture content standards to avoid inspection delays; declare exact capacity in liters for accurate classification