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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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