Blended Irish Whiskey 10L Drum

Blended Irish whiskey <80% vol in 10-liter steel drums, suitable for large-scale distribution or maturation. HTS 2208.30.60.85 covers 'other whiskies' in oversized containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.30Same rate: 17.5%

If in containers each holding 4L or less

Retail-sized Irish whiskey containers ≤4L use different statistical suffix.

2208.20.50.00Same rate: 17.5%

If classed as rum or tafia

Material/source differences (e.g., sugarcane base) reclassify to rum headings.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If samples for tasting/sales

Small samples may qualify for duty-free entry under Chapter 98 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide distillery origin certificate; EU exports need health certs for alcohol content

Calculate duties on proof liters—test at 15.56°C; under-declaring proof risks penalties

Bulk drums must have liners if metal; inspect for contamination common in sea shipments