Product classification
HS code for Wooden barrels: 4416.00
Wood, casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves.
Classification of wooden barrels under HS 4416.00
Wooden barrels, casks, and other coopers' products are classified under HS code 4416.00. This heading is reserved for containers made of wooden staves that are joined together and usually bound with hoops of metal or wood. The classification is determined by the specific construction method known as cooperage. This includes "tight" cooperage, which is designed to hold liquids (such as wine, spirits, or oils), and "slack" cooperage, designed for dry goods (such as flour or nails). The heading also includes the individual components of these containers, most notably wooden staves, provided they have been shaped (curved or tapered) for use in a barrel. The classification is based on the functional design of the item as a container or part of a container made through the assembly of staves. Even if the barrels are imported in a disassembled state (knocked down), they remain under 4416.00 as long as they are accompanied by their hoops and other essential parts. The material must be predominantly wood; barrels made of plastic or metal are classified in their respective material chapters.
- Covers
- Oak wine barrels and aging casks
- Whiskey and bourbon barrels
- Wooden vats and tubs for industrial processing
- Wooden buckets and pails made of staves
- Shaped wooden staves for barrel making
- Tight and slack cooperage products
- 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. Wooden barrels are frequently misclassified under HS code 4415.10, which covers wooden boxes, cases, and crates. The distinction lies in the construction: 4415 covers rectangular or square containers made of boards, while 4416 covers containers made of staves. Another common error is using HS code 4421.99 for decorative wooden barrels. If the item has the construction of a barrel, it belongs in 4416.00 regardless of its intended use as furniture or decor. Used barrels are also sometimes incorrectly classified as waste under 4401.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441600 (the code used for wooden barrels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441600 (the code used for wooden 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 wooden 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 wooden 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 wooden barrels
What is the HS code for Wooden barrels?
The HS code for Wooden barrels is 441600 (Wood; casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves). The HS code for wooden barrels and all coopers' products is 4416.00.
How do I classify Wooden barrels for customs?
Wooden 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 barrel staves classified under the same code?
Yes, wooden staves that have been shaped or planed for use in cooperage are specifically included in heading 4416.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden barrels (HS 441600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441600 (the code used for wooden 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 wooden barrels (HS 441600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441600 (the code used for wooden 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 Wooden barrels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441600 for Wooden 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 wooden barrels in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 441600 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wooden 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).