Tennessee Whiskey 750ml from Germany
Charcoal-filtered Tennessee whiskey like Jack Daniel's, at 40% ABV in 750ml bottle, Lincoln County Process applied. HTS 2208.30.6065 covers this as 'other' whiskey (not Scotch/Irish specific), container <4L, <80% ABV. Filtering doesn't change whiskey classification per tariff notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of charcoal mellowing process if claiming Tennessee style to support classification
• Label must state 'whiskey' per TTB; mismatches lead to reclassification and penalties
• Monitor container size; over 4L shifts to different subheading with potentially higher rates