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

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 valued $3 or less per proof liter

Lower value rums shift to subheading 2208.40.20.00 regardless of container size.

2208.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If not obtained from fermented sugarcane products

Spirits from other materials (e.g., grain, fruit) classify under rum et al. in 2208.90.

2208.30Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

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