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

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

Declare cask strength proof precisely as duty scales with alcohol content; ensure pressure-tested containers

Pitfall: Confusing with >80% vol ethyl alcohol headings