Straight Rye Whiskey Industrial Drum from China
Straight rye whiskey from malted rye mash, distilled under 80% ABV and aged minimum 2 years, packed in 5-liter drums for distillery use. Falls under HTS 2208.30.60.75 due to rye whiskey type and large container exceeding 4 liters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit TTB import permit and ensure whiskey meets 'straight' criteria (e.g
• no additives, age statement if applicable)
• Use certified lab testing for ethyl alcohol content to prevent duty disputes on proof liter basis
• Avoid common error of insufficient bonding; bulk spirits require continuous CBP bond