Rye Whiskey Bulk Barrel from China
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.
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
• 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