Blended Irish Whiskey 10L Drum from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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