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Teak Storage Vat from Japan

Large teak wood vat for fermenting kombucha or storing liquids in food production, with removable lid. Classified in HTS 4416.00.90 as a wooden cooper's vat for industrial liquid processing.

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

• Obtain HACCP plan documentation for food-grade wood; measure internal dimensions accurately for capacity-based valuation; inspect for binder use exceeding coopers' tolerances