Cheap Gold Rum from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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