WhistlePig 10 Year Rye Whiskey from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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