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Valued not over $3 per proof liter

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: > Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products: > In containers each holding not over 4 liters: > Valued not over $3 per proof liter

Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

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

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)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 2208.40.20.00

Budget White Rum

A light, unaged white rum distilled from fermented sugarcane juice with an alcoholic strength under 80% vol, packaged in 750ml bottles. It falls under HTS 2208.40.20.00 because it is a rum obtained from distilling fermented sugarcane products, valued under $3 per proof liter, and in containers holding not over 4 liters.

Economy Spiced Rum

Low-cost spiced rum infused with spices after distilling fermented sugarcane products, under 80% vol in 700ml glass bottles. HTS 2208.40.20.00 applies due to its low proof liter value and small container size.

Bulk Pack Mini Rum Bottles

Set of 50ml mini bottles of low-value rum from sugarcane, total case under 4L equivalent value. HTS 2208.40.20.00 for small containers and cheap proof liter pricing.

Low-Cost Demerara Rum

Budget demerara rum from high-ester sugarcane molasses distillation in 750ml, under 80% vol. Low proof liter value qualifies for 2208.40.20.00.

Economy Navy Rum

Blended low-value rum for mixing, sugarcane-based in 1L, HTS 2208.40.20.00.

Basic Rhum Arrangé

Infused rhum with fruits, low-value sugarcane spirit <4L. 2208.40.20.00.

Discount Pot Still Rum

Pot-distilled budget rum from sugarcane, 700ml.

Cheap Column Still Rum

Light column-distilled rum, low value.

Low-Value Rum Punch Base

Concentrated rum base <80%.

Budget Barrel Proof Rum

Uncut low-value rum.

Economy Travel Retail Rum

Airport mini low-value rum.

Cheap Agricole Rum

Entry-level agricole rum from fresh sugarcane juice fermentation and distillation, <80% ABV in 700ml bottles, valued low per proof liter. Classed under HTS 2208.40.20.00 for sugarcane spirits.

Cheap Gold Rum

An affordable aged gold rum made by distilling fermented molasses from sugarcane, at less than 80% ABV in 1-liter bottles. Classified in HTS 2208.40.20.00 as a low-value sugarcane spirit in small containers.

Basic Overproof Rum

A high-proof (around 75% ABV) but low-valued overproof rum from sugarcane fermentation distillate in 375ml bottles. Fits HTS 2208.40.20.00 for its proof liter valuation under $3 and container limit.

Discount Coconut Rum

Affordable flavored rum with coconut essence, distilled from sugarcane products under 80% strength in 1L plastic bottles. HTS 2208.40.20.00 due to low value per proof liter and retail container size.