Tennessee Whiskey
Tennessee Whiskey is a sour mash whiskey filtered through sugar maple charcoal, aged in new oak, with an alcoholic strength of 40% to 50% by volume. It is classified under this tariff item as an undenatured whisky below 80% vol, despite the Lincoln County Process, and it does not meet the specific criteria for Bourbon.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the charcoal filtration process and aging in new oak to distinguish Tennessee whiskey from Bourbon for classification purposes
• Ensure the alcohol strength is below 80% vol and the product is not denatured
• Verify that the whiskey meets the legal definition of Tennessee whiskey under U.S. law, as CBSA may request this information
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