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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued $3 or less per proof liter
Lower value rums shift to subheading 2208.40.20.00 regardless of container size.
If not obtained from fermented sugarcane products
Spirits from other materials (e.g., grain, fruit) classify under rum et al. in 2208.90.
If alcoholic strength ≥80% vol.
High-proof undenatured ethyl alcohol from sugarcane moves to 2208.30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain laboratory analysis certificate confirming alcoholic strength by volume <80% and proof for duty calculation
• Verify container size ≤4L and value exceeds $3/proof liter using CBP-approved proofing methods at 15.56°C
• Include TTB formula approval and COLA for compliance; avoid misclassification as overproof rum
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