Rye Whiskey Bulk Barrel

Bulk rye whiskey aged in oak barrels, bottled in containers exceeding 4 liters for industrial blending or large-scale distribution. Classified under HTS 2208.30.60.75 as rye whiskey in containers over 4 liters, with alcoholic strength under 80% vol., distinct from retail-sized bottles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.30.60Same rate: 17.5%

If packaged in containers of 4 liters or less

Retail-sized rye whiskey containers shift to 2208.30.60.30, typically incurring different duty structures.

2208.90.05Same rate: 17.5%

If blended with non-whiskey spirits

Blended whiskey compositions fall under other spirituous beverages if not qualifying as straight rye whiskey.

2204.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If alcoholic strength by volume drops below 0.5% during processing

Very low-alcohol dilutions would reclassify as non-alcoholic beverages or wine products.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) formula approval and certificate of label approval (COLA) prior to import

Provide detailed proof analysis at 15.56°C for accurate proof liter duty calculation; common pitfall is misstating alcohol strength

Declare container size precisely on entry documents to avoid reclassification to lower-capacity subheadings