Wooden Wine Bottle Stoppers from Japan
Cylindrical stoppers carved from oak or beech wood, used to seal wine bottles after opening. These fall under HTS 4421.99.98.80 as other finished articles of wood not specified elsewhere in heading 4421, primarily for household use rather than as cooperage products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify wood species origin documentation to comply with CITES restrictions on endangered species like rosewood
• Ensure smooth finish and no metal components to avoid reclassification under Chapter 82 tools
• Provide clear labeling of wood type and country of origin to prevent customs delays