Blanton's Kentucky Straight Bourbon 6L Decanter from Japan
Blanton's is the original single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon, horse cork stopper, ~46.5% ABV. HTS 2208.30.60.40 covers this bourbon in >4L decanters for premium bulk sales. Meets all whiskey definition criteria without denaturation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document single barrel provenance; use heat-tempered glass for large decanters to pass safety checks
• Pitfall: Mislabeling ABV leading to reclassification