Bacardi Superior Rum from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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