Product classification
HS code for Wooden casks: 4416.00
Wood, casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves.
Classification of wooden casks under HS 4416.00
Wooden casks, barrels, and vats are classified under HS code 4416.00. This heading is specifically reserved for "coopers' products," which are containers made of wooden staves bound together by hoops (usually metal or wood). This classification is unique because it includes not only the finished containers but also the individual parts that make them up, such as staves and barrel heads. The defining characteristic of products in 4416.00 is the method of construction—the use of curved staves that are fitted together to create a liquid-tight or dry-goods container. These products are widely used in the spirits and wine industry for aging, as well as for the transport of various goods. The wood used is often oak, but other species like chestnut or pine are also included. Even if the casks are used or "tight" (liquid-holding) versus "slack" (dry-goods holding), they remain under this code. The heading also covers wooden tubs and buckets made by the same coopering process. It does not matter if the cask is new or used; as long as it retains the essential character of a coopers' product, 4416.00 is the appropriate code. This specificity helps distinguish traditional barrel-making from modern industrial packaging like crates or pallets.
- Covers
- Oak wine barrels
- Whiskey casks
- Wooden vats for industrial use
- Wooden staves (parts of barrels)
- Coopers' buckets and tubs
- 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 casks are often confused with HS code 4415, which covers packing cases, boxes, and crates. However, 4415 is for rectangular or simple joined containers, whereas 4416.00 is specifically for stave-constructed cooperage. Another misclassification is 3923 for plastic barrels, which must be avoided regardless of the barrel shape.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441600 (the code used for wooden casks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441600 (the code used for wooden casks) 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 casks.
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 casks
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 casks
What is the HS code for Wooden casks?
The HS code for Wooden casks is 441600 (Wood; casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves). The HS code for wooden casks, barrels, and other coopers' products is 4416.00.
How do I classify Wooden casks for customs?
Wooden casks 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 individual barrel staves classified here?
Yes, HS code 4416.00 specifically includes parts of coopers' products, such as staves and barrel heads, provided they are clearly intended for such use.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden casks (HS 441600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441600 (the code used for wooden casks) 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 casks (HS 441600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441600 (the code used for wooden casks) 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 casks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441600 for Wooden casks 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 casks in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 441600 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wooden casks 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).