Knob Creek 9 Year Bourbon 5L from China
Knob Creek 9 Year is small batch Kentucky straight bourbon aged 9 years minimum, ~50% ABV. HTS 2208.30.60.40 for >4L packaging targets hospitality and bulk buyers. Fully qualifies as undenatured spirit.
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
• Age statement must match barrel records; use distilled spirits survey for CBP
• Common issue: Ignoring proof adjustment for temperature