American Straight Bourbon Bulk 5.5L from Japan
Straight bourbon whiskey <80% vol in 5.5L bulk containers for further aging or blending. Though bourbon-specific, >4L size places it in HTS 2208.30.60.85 'other'.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• TTB requires US production proof for 'straight' claims; import logs mandatory
• Duty ratio adjusts for proof <100; lab certification prevents disputes
• Use food-safe bulk packaging; temperature control vital for transit stability