WhistlePig 10 Year Rye Whiskey from China
WhistlePig 10 Year Rye is a Vermont straight rye whiskey aged a decade, bottled at 46% ABV in 750ml sizes. It qualifies for HTS 2208.30.60.55 as 'rye' whiskey in under 4L retail containers, meeting US definitions for rye-forward spirits.
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
• Provide aging statements and lab analysis for proof/ABV verification; duties scale with proof strength
• Watch for reclassification if barrel-finished with non-rye influences
• Use FDA prior notice for beverage imports