Bacardi Superior Rum from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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