Rye Whiskey Bulk Barrel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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