Whiskey Column Still Spirit from Japan
New make spirit from corn mash, distilled to 94% ABV in continuous column stills, for aging into bourbon or rye whiskey. HTS 2207.10.3000 applies as undenatured high-strength ethyl alcohol for beverages.
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
• Include mash bill and distillation records to prove beverage lineage; CBP scrutinizes for biofuel diversion
• Calculate duties precisely using Treasury proof standards at 15.56°C; variances lead to audits
• TTB import permit required; avoid pitfalls by pre-clearing formulas for American whiskey standards