Blended Irish Whiskey 10L Drum from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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