Rye Whiskey Bulk Barrel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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