Budget White Rum from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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