Irish Whiskey from Germany
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 — 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
• 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