Tennessee Whiskey from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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