Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 6L from China
Buffalo Trace is a premium Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey made from corn mash, aged in new charred oak barrels, with an alcoholic strength typically around 45% ABV, well under 80% vol. It qualifies under HTS 2208.30.60.40 as bourbon whiskey packaged in containers holding over 4 liters, such as 6L decanters for bulk or hospitality use. This classification applies to undenatured ethyl alcohol spirits like bourbon in large formats.
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
• Verify proof content via lab testing at 15.56°C for accurate proof liter duty calculation; provide Certificate of Age and Origin for bourbons claiming Kentucky Straight status
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as Scotch whisky if labeled generically—ensure 'bourbon' specificity