Indian Single Malt Whisky from Japan
Emerging single malt from India using 100% malted barley, aged in oak at high altitudes, 46% ABV, classified 2208.30.60 as other whiskies <80% vol undenatured.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain Indian BIS certification for alcohol content and production standards
• Altitude aging claims require supporting environmental data for TTB
• Blends with neutral spirits risk reclassification as 'other spirituous beverages'