Crown Royal Rye Whisky from China
Crown Royal Rye Whisky is a premium Canadian rye whiskey with an alcoholic strength by volume less than 80% (typically 40-45% ABV), bottled in containers holding 750ml or 1 liter. It falls under HTS 2208.30.60.55 as rye whiskey, distinct from bourbon or Scotch, imported in retail-sized bottles not exceeding 4 liters. The classification reflects its rye grain base and spirituous nature under Chapter 22.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Calculate duties on proof liter basis (proof at 15.56°C); ensure Certificate of Age and Origin for whiskeys over 4 years
• Verify container size ≤4L to avoid 2208.30.60.30; label alcoholic strength accurately per Chapter 22 notes