Craft Distillery Rye Whiskey Tanker Fill from Japan
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 — 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
• 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