HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4416.00 – Wood; casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves
HS code 4416.00 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves. It is used for wine barrels, whiskey casks, oak vats, beer barrels and staves for barrels.
What HS 4416.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Wine barrels
- Whiskey casks
- Oak vats
- Beer barrels
- Staves for barrels
- Barrel heads
- Wooden tubs
- Examples
- Seguin Moreau Barrels
- Tonnellerie François Frères
- World Cooperage
- StaVin (oak alternatives, but the code is for actual wood products)
Codes often confused with 4416.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441600, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441600 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $437M 43% of world exports
- 2 United States $296M 29% of world exports
- 3 Spain $144M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $264M 26% of world imports
- 2 United States $202M 20% of world imports
- 3 Spain $56M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 4416.00 2
Brazil splits HS 4416.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4416.00.10 Oak casks, barrels, vats and stavesDe carvalho (Quercus spp.)
- 4416.00.90 Other wooden casks, barrels and coopers' productsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 4416.00
What is HS code 441600?
HS code 441600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441600?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441600 in UN Comtrade data were France ($437M, 43% of world exports), the United States ($296M) and Spain ($144M). World exports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 441600?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441600 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($264M, 26% of world imports), the United States ($202M) and Spain ($56M). World imports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441600?
Brazil splits HS code 441600 into 2 NCM codes: 4416.00.10 (Oak casks, barrels, vats and staves), 4416.00.90 (Other wooden casks, barrels and coopers' products). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.