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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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