4416.00.60.20 - Hoops

This HTS classification, 4416.00.60.20, specifically covers wooden hoops used in the construction or repair of coopered articles. These hoops are typically circular or oval bands made from wood, designed to encircle and bind together staves, forming barrels, casks, tubs, or vats. The primary function of these hoops is to provide structural integrity and prevent leakage in wooden containers.

Unlike its sibling categories, this classification is distinct from "Staves" (4416.00.60.10), which refers to the individual wooden planks forming the sides of a barrel, and "Tight barrelheads" (4416.00.60.30), which are the circular wooden ends of a barrel. Hoops are the external banding that holds these staves and heads together, serving a crucial binding purpose. As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under this specific classification. The focus remains on identifying and classifying these distinct wooden banding components.