Redbreast 12 Year Cask Strength Irish Whiskey 6L from China
Pot still Irish whiskey at cask strength (~57% ABV), aged in ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks. Still <80% vol, classified HTS 2208.30.30.60 for Irish >4L containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare cask strength proof precisely as duty scales with alcohol content; ensure pressure-tested containers
• Pitfall: Confusing with >80% vol ethyl alcohol headings