Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 6L from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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