Japanese Whisky 700ml from Germany
Premium Japanese whisky mimicking Scotch style, aged in oak, 43% ABV in 700ml bottle. HTS 2208.30.6065 applies as 'other' whiskey (non-Scottish origin), not single malt Scotch, container ≤4L, <80% ABV per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure distillery certificates proving non-Scottish production to avoid Scotch misclassification
• TTB pre-import review recommended for novel Japanese styles
• Ensure pressure testing not applicable (non-sparkling); focus on alcohol vol at 20°C