Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky 750ml from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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