Valued over $3 per proof liter
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: > Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products: > In containers each holding not over 4 liters: > Valued over $3 per proof liter
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2208.40.40.00
Bacardi Superior Rum
Bacardi Superior Rum is a light-bodied white rum distilled from fermented sugarcane juice, aged in oak barrels, and bottled at 40% ABV in 750ml glass bottles. It falls under HTS 2208.40.40.00 as rum obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products, valued over $3 per proof liter, and in containers holding not over 4 liters.
Mount Gay Eclipse Rum
Mount Gay Eclipse is a golden rum double-distilled from Barbados fermented sugarcane molasses, aged 2-5 years, 40% ABV in 1L bottles. Classified under HTS 2208.40.40.00 for premium rum >$3/proof liter in ≤4L containers.
Havana Club Añejo 3 Años Rum
Havana Club Añejo 3 Años is Cuban golden rum from fermented sugarcane molasses, aged 3 years in white oak, 40% ABV, 750ml bottle. HTS 2208.40.40.00 applies to this premium sugarcane spirit valued over $3/proof liter.
Diplomático Reserva Rum
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is Venezuelan premium rum from fermented sugarcane honey, aged 12 years, 40% ABV, 750ml. Falls under HTS 2208.40.40.00 as high-value sugarcane distillate.
Plantation 5 Stars Rum
Plantation 5 Stars is a double-aged white rum blend from Trinidad and Barbados sugarcane distillates, 41.2% ABV, 700ml bottle. HTS 2208.40.40.00 for premium multi-origin rum >$3/proof liter.
El Dorado 12 Year Rum
El Dorado 12 Year is Guyana dark rum from fermented Demerara sugarcane, pot/column distilled, aged 12 years, 43% ABV, 750ml. Premium classification under HTS 2208.40.40.00.
Flor de Caña 7 Year Rum
Flor de Caña 7 Años is Nicaraguan premium rum from fermented virgin sugarcane honey, aged 7 years, 40% ABV, 750ml bottle. HTS 2208.40.40.00 for valued-over-$3 sugarcane spirits.
Appleton Estate 12 Year Rum
Appleton Estate 12 Year Rare Cask is Jamaican pot-still rum from fermented sugarcane molasses, aged 12+ years, 43% ABV, 750ml. Premium HTS 2208.40.40.00 classification.
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Rum
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 is Guatemalan solera-aged rum from fermented sugarcane honey, aged up to 23 years, 40% ABV, 750ml. HTS 2208.40.40.00 premium sugarcane rum.
Banks 5 Island Rum
Banks 5 Island Rum is a blend of rums from Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad, Barbados, and Java sugarcane distillates, 43% ABV, 750ml. Multi-origin premium rum under HTS 2208.40.40.00.