4416.00.30.30 - Unassembled (knocked down)

This HTS classification, 4416.00.30.30, specifically designates unassembled or "knocked down" wooden cooperage products. These are essentially components for casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and similar wooden vessels that require assembly by the importer or end-user. The classification hinges on the condition of the goods at the time of importation, where they are presented in a state requiring significant construction or joining of parts.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 4416.00.30.20, which covers assembled or "set up" versions of these wooden cooperage items. The primary differentiator lies in the degree of completion. While assembled units are ready for use or immediate placement, unassembled items are provided as a collection of individual staves, hoops, heads, and other necessary components, often packaged for efficient shipping and subsequent assembly.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 4416.00.30.30 relies solely on the determination that the wooden cooperage products are presented in an unassembled state. This includes any associated wooden parts or fittings that are integral to the final construction of the cooperage item, provided they are not pre-assembled.