Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky 750ml
A premium blended Scotch whisky aged for at least 12 years, featuring notes of fruit, vanilla, and peat smoke. Classified under HTS 2208.30.3030 as Scotch whisky in a 750ml bottle holding less than 4 liters, with alcoholic strength below 80% vol (typically 40% ABV). This subheading covers Irish and Scotch whiskies packaged for retail in small containers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in containers holding 4 liters or more
Larger containers shift to 2208.30.3035 within the same Irish/Scotch whisky heading but different container size provision.
If classified as Bourbon or other American-style whisky
Bourbon and similar whiskies fall under 2208.29, differentiated by production method and origin from Scotch/Irish.
If flavored or blended with liqueurs
Additions like fruit flavors or sweeteners may reclassify as other spirituous beverages under 2208.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) formula approval and ensure COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) before importation
• Declare proof accurately using US standard (50% vol at 60°F); duties scale with proof strength relative to 100 proof
• Verify container size <4L and include lab analysis for alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C to avoid misclassification
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