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The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak Scotch Whisky

Premium Speyside single malt Scotch aged 18 years in sherry-seasoned oak casks from Scotland, 43% ABV, fitting HTS 2208.30.30 as Scotch whisky. Renowned for rich, fruity profile from maturation process.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+20.0%20%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.90.05Same rate: 20%

If over 80% ABV undenatured

Higher strength ethyl alcohols shift to separate ethyl alcohol headings.

2208.30Same rate: 20%

If statistical breakouts for blends

Blended Scotch vs single malt may use different statistical suffixes.

2207.20Lower: 14.4% vs 20%

If ethyl alcohol for non-beverage use

Industrial denatured spirits classified separately from beverages.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Age statements must match cask records; CBP audits premium scotches frequently

β€’ Proof adjustments critical for higher ABV; secure bonded storage for deferral

β€’ Label approvals slower for aged products; prepare for TTB COLA delays

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