Irish Whiskey from China
Pot-distilled whiskey from Ireland made from malted and unmalted barley, triple-distilled, aged at least three years, typically 40% ABV, classified in 2208.30.60 as 'other' whiskies. It meets the undenatured ethyl alcohol <80% vol criteria without specific U.S. subheadings like Bourbon.
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
• Obtain Irish Whiskey certification from the Irish Revenue Commissioners to substantiate origin and aging claims
• Calculate duties precisely using proof at 60°F; underreporting strength risks audits and additional tariffs
• Ensure colloidal stability testing for clear Irish whiskeys to meet TTB import standards