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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.40.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If sold at ≤$3/proof liter

Actual transaction value governs subheading.

2208.30Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If rectified to ≥80% ABV

High-proof neutral alcohol from sugarcane in 2208.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pot-still vs column-still documentation supports premium rum status

Jamaican rum geographical indication protection aids classification

Minimum aging proofs prevent younger rum downgrading