HS Code for Wine barrels

Wine barrels and other coopers' products made of wood are classified under HS code 4416.00. This heading falls under Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood. The classification includes casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and other coopers' products and parts thereof, including staves. These items are characterized by being constructed of wooden staves that are fitted together and usually held in place by metal hoops. The classification is determined by GIR 1 and the specific language of heading 4416. This code applies regardless of whether the barrels are new or used, provided they retain the character of coopers' products. The use of specific woods, such as oak (Quercus spp.), is traditional for wine barrels due to the chemical interaction between the wood and the wine, but the HS code remains the same regardless of the wood species used.

Products Included

• Oak wine barrels
• Wooden fermentation vats
• Wooden casks for aging spirits
• Wooden staves (parts of barrels)
• Coopers' tubs and buckets

Common Misclassification

Wine barrels are sometimes misclassified under HS code 4421.99, which is a catch-all for other articles of wood. However, because 4416.00 specifically describes coopers' products, it must be used. Another common error involves barrels made of other materials; for instance, stainless steel wine tanks are classified under 7310, and plastic fermentation vats fall under 3923. If a barrel is purely decorative and cannot hold liquid (e.g., a barrel-shaped furniture piece), it might be classified under 9403.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Wine barrels?

The HS code for wine barrels made of wood is 4416.00. This includes both the finished barrels and their wooden parts like staves.

Are used wine barrels classified differently?

No, used wine barrels are still classified under HS code 4416.00, as the heading does not distinguish between new and used coopers' products.