Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland, aged 12 years in oak casks, with 40% ABV, classified under HTS 2208.30.30 for Scotch whiskies under 80% vol. It meets strict Scottish distillation and maturation rules.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If under 80% but single malt >40% ABV in certain cases
Statistical suffixes differentiate, but pure single malts stay Scotch; blends shift subheadings.
If sold as a gift set with glasses
Sets with non-spirits articles classified by essential character, often to other beverages.
If ethyl alcohol extracted for blending
Undenatured ethyl alcohol base without whisky characteristics goes to general spirits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit distillery certificates proving Scottish origin and maturation; pitfalls include incomplete age verification
• Calculate duties on proof liters adjusted for actual ABV; ensure bottles meet TTB net content labeling
• Obtain COLA early; watch for overproof imports requiring dilution adjustments
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