Economy Spiced Rum from China
Low-cost spiced rum infused with spices after distilling fermented sugarcane products, under 80% vol in 700ml glass bottles. HTS 2208.40.20.00 applies due to its low proof liter value and small container size.
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
• Disclose all additives/spices in TTB formula; test for compliance with FDA GRAS standards
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring 'rum' labeling only if ≥51% sugarcane-derived per U.S. standards
• Use bonded warehouse entry for duty deferral on low-value spirits