1002.90.00.00/Rye for Distillery Use/Japan

Rye for Distillery Use from Japan

High-rye content unmilled grain under HTS 1002.90.00.00, sourced for craft whiskey production where rye imparts spicy flavor notes. Meets TTB standards for straight rye whiskey mash bills.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide end-use statement for beverage alcohol production to facilitate CBP processing

• Ensure alcohol-free certification if transshipping through wet ports

• Test for varietal purity if claiming specific rye whiskey designations