Tennessee Whiskey 750ml from Japan
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 — 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 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