HS Code 4416
Wooden Casks, Barrels and Cooperage
HS code 4416 is for wooden casks, barrels, vats, and staves used primarily in the beverage industry for maturing wines, whiskies, and other spirits.
4-digit Section IXFCL
HS Code 4416 — Wooden Casks, Barrels and Cooperage
This category includes traditional wooden containers made by coopers, primarily used for aging or storing liquids like wine and spirits. It covers the finished barrels as well as the individual wooden staves.
What's included
- Oak barrels
- Wine vats
- Whisky casks
- Wooden staves
- Coopers' products
What's excluded
- Barrels for decorative use without functionality → use
4420(Classified as ornamental wood products.)
Common examples
- American white oak bourbon barrel
- French oak wine vat
- Wooden staves for barrel repair
- Large wooden fermentation tubs
Frequently asked questions
Does 4416 cover only new barrels?
No, it covers both new and used wooden barrels and vats, including dismantled components like staves.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Used barrels might require cleaning certificates depending on previous contents.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: France, United States, Spain
- Top importers: United Kingdom, Mexico, Scotland
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Key takeaway
Essential for the global spirits trade, specifically targeting functional cooperage items.
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