Product classification
HS code for Wine barrels: 4416.00
Wood, casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves.
Classification of wine barrels under HS 4416.00
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.
- Covers
- Oak wine barrels
- Wooden fermentation vats
- Wooden casks for aging spirits
- Wooden staves (parts of barrels)
- Coopers' tubs and buckets
- Also under 4416.00
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441600 (the code used for wine barrels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441600 (the code used for wine barrels) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 441600, not only wine barrels.
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 wine barrels
Brazil splits HS 4416.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4416.00.10Oak casks, barrels, vats and staves
- 4416.00.90Other wooden casks, barrels and coopers' products
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 wine barrels
What is the HS code for Wine barrels?
The HS code for Wine barrels is 441600 (Wood; casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves). The HS code for wine barrels made of wood is 4416.00. This includes both the finished barrels and their wooden parts like staves.
How do I classify Wine barrels for customs?
Wine barrels is classified under HS code 441600 — Wood; casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of wine barrels (HS 441600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441600 (the code used for wine barrels) 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 wine barrels (HS 441600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441600 (the code used for wine barrels) 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.
Is the HS code for Wine barrels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441600 for Wine barrels is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for wine barrels in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 441600 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wine barrels depends on the product's details: 4416.00.10 (Oak casks, barrels, vats and staves), 4416.00.90 (Other wooden casks, barrels and coopers' products).