Craft Distillery Rye Whiskey Tanker Fill from China
High-rye content whiskey from small-batch craft distillation, filled into 20-liter containers for further maturation or blending. Classified in 2208.30.60.75 for bulk rye whiskey shipments over 4 liters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Secure TTB operating permit for importer if handling bulk spirits
• Document mash bill percentage (rye >51% typically) to confirm rye classification
• Beware of temperature-adjusted ABV miscalculations at 20°C per chapter notes