Japanese Whisky from Germany
Whisky produced in Japan from malted barley or grains, aged in oak, mimicking Scotch style at 40-46% ABV, fits 2208.30.60 as other whiskies undenatured <80% vol. Lacks specific HTS for Japanese origin.
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
• Secure Japanese distillery age statements and lab analysis for proof verification
• TTB requires pre-import formula review for any non-traditional Japanese production methods