Sazerac Rye Whiskey from China
Sazerac Rye is a classic New Orleans-style rye at 45% ABV in 750ml bottles, ideal for cocktails. Classified in HTS 2208.30.60.55 as rye whiskey in retail containers ≤4L, per Chapter 22 spirituous beverage rules.
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
• Lab certification of ABV <80% vol required; use eCBP filing for alcohol
• Avoid bulk mislabeling as beverage vs industrial ethanol
• Check for state-specific import bonds