About HS Code 441600
This HS code covers wooden casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and other coopers' products, along with their parts, including staves. These specialized wooden containers are primarily used for the aging, storage, and fermentation of beverages such as wine, whiskey, beer, and other spirits, where the wood imparts unique flavors and aromas. The trade in these products is highly specialized, catering to the global beverage industry, particularly wineries and distilleries. Major importers include traditional wine and spirit-producing nations like France, the US, and Spain, while key exporters are often countries with a strong cooperage tradition and access to suitable oak, such as France, the US, and Hungary. Traders must focus on the type of wood (e.g., French oak, American oak), toast level, and capacity, as these factors significantly influence the quality and cost of the final product.
Products Under This Code
Wine barrels, Whiskey casks, Oak vats, Beer barrels, Staves for barrels, Barrel heads, Wooden tubs
Real World Examples
Seguin Moreau Barrels, Tonnellerie François Frères, World Cooperage, StaVin (oak alternatives, but the code is for actual wood products)
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with other wooden containers like boxes (441510) or even decorative wooden items (9403) if not clearly intended for liquid storage or aging. The distinction is 'coopers' products' designed for specific liquid containment and aging functions.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4416.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include France, the US, and Spain; key exporters are France, the US, and Hungary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 441600?
HS code 441600 covers: Wood; casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves. This HS code covers wooden casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and other coopers' products, along with their parts, including staves. These specialized wooden containers are primarily used for the aging, storage, and fermentation of beverages such as wine, whiskey, beer, and other spirits, where the wood imparts unique flavors and aromas. The trade in these products is highly specialized, catering to the global beverage industry, particularly wineries and distilleries. Major importers include traditional wine and spirit-producing nations like France, the US, and Spain, while key exporters are often countries with a strong cooperage tradition and access to suitable oak, such as France, the US, and Hungary. Traders must focus on the type of wood (e.g., French oak, American oak), toast level, and capacity, as these factors significantly influence the quality and cost of the final product.
What products fall under HS code 441600?
Wine barrels, Whiskey casks, Oak vats, Beer barrels, Staves for barrels, Barrel heads, Wooden tubs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441600?
Could be confused with other wooden containers like boxes (441510) or even decorative wooden items (9403) if not clearly intended for liquid storage or aging. The distinction is 'coopers' products' designed for specific liquid containment and aging functions.
How is HS code 441600 structured?
HS code 441600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.