Wine Barrel Reconditioning from Japan
Used French oak wine barrels exported for steam bending, head replacement, and charring. Covered under 9813.00.05 for cooperage services before return to US wineries. Restores barrels for premium wine aging.
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
• Document TTB barrel registration; provide toast level specifications; coordinate bulk wine transport logistics