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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $3 per proof liter
Higher value rums in similar containers shift to 2208.40.40.00 due to valuation threshold in the tariff schedule.
If not derived from sugarcane distillation
Spirits from other sources like grain fall under the residual 'other spirits' provision in 2208.90.
If distilled from fermented grain instead
Pisco-style spirits from grains are classified as 'Spirits from distilled grape wine or fermented fruit' in 2208.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify proof liter value using U.S
• Customs formula (alcohol % at 15.56°C) to ensure under $3 threshold; provide lab analysis certificates
• Include Certificate of Origin and distillation proof documents; common pitfall is miscalculating proof leading to reclassification
• Label bottles with alcohol content and 'Product of [Country]' per TTB requirements before FDA clearance
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