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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in containers over 4 liters
Larger bulk containers for the same low-value rum move to 2208.40.60.00 per container size subheading.
If whiskey-like but from sugarcane
Whiskies, even sugarcane-based, are classified separately in 2208.30 if meeting whiskey production criteria.
If under 47% ABV and ethyl alcohol focused
Undenatured ethyl alcohol under 80% but ≥47% shifts to 2207 if not presented as a spirituous beverage.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit TTB formula approval for flavored variants; ensure container size ≤4L to avoid bulk classification
• Obtain COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) pre-shipment for seamless CBP and TTB release
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