Gin Rectified Spirit from Japan
Rectified neutral spirit from grain at 96% ABV, intended for redistillation with botanicals to produce gin. Falls under HTS 2207.10.3000 as undenatured ethyl alcohol over 80% vol for beverage purposes.
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%
Import Tips
• Submit detailed production process docs showing beverage distillation intent to distinguish from industrial uses
• Bonded warehouse storage recommended for high-value imports to defer duties until dilution/formulation