Sho Chiku Bai Classic Sakè

Sho Chiku Bai Classic is an accessible honjozo sakè with a light, dry profile from added distilled alcohol for smoothness. Classified as rice wine or sakè under HTS 2206.00.45.00, it represents traditional Japanese fermented rice beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.90.05.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If ≥80% ABV undistilled concentrate

High-strength sakè extracts without distillation limits fall under other ethyl alcohol provisions.

2207.10Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If ethyl alcohol undistilled ≤80% ABV for industrial use

Undenatured sakè alcohol sold for non-beverage use classifies under 2207.

9811.00.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as samples for tasting

Small samples of sakè qualify for free entry under Chapter 98 provisions for alcoholic beverage samples.

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