Cheap Gold Rum from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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