Blended Scotch Whisky from Germany
Mixture of malt and grain Scotch whiskies, aged minimum 3 years, typically 40% ABV, classified under 2208.30.60 as other whiskies not Bourbon. Meets ethyl alcohol <80% vol with no denaturation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit SWA (Scotch Whisky Association) certificate for authenticity and aging proof
• Ensure all components meet 3-year aging to avoid 'new make spirit' misclassification
• Bottled-in-bond claims require additional U.S.-specific bonding documentation