4416.00.30.20 - Assembled (set up)

This HTS category, 4416.00.30.20, specifically covers "Assembled (set up)" casks, barrels, and hogsheads made of wood. This designation signifies that the coopered products are already fully constructed and ready for use, meaning all staves, heads, and hoops are in place and form a complete, functional vessel. These items are typically manufactured using traditional cooperage techniques.

The key distinction for this classification lies in the "assembled" status. It is directly contrasted with its sibling category, 4416.00.30.30, which covers "Unassembled (knocked down)" versions of the same products. Goods classified under this node must be fully put together, whereas the sibling category includes those that require assembly by the importer. This difference is crucial for determining the proper tariff treatment based on the product's state of completion at the time of importation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification remains on the material (wood), the product type (casks, barrels, hogsheads), and their state of assembly. Importers should ensure their goods precisely meet the criteria of being pre-assembled to fall under this specific code.