El Dorado 12 Year Rum from Germany
El Dorado 12 Year is Guyana dark rum from fermented Demerara sugarcane, pot/column distilled, aged 12 years, 43% ABV, 750ml. Premium classification under HTS 2208.40.40.00.
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
• Validate minimum aging claims with distillery records to support premium valuation
• Demerara sugar origin documentation strengthens sugarcane classification
• Avoid repackaging that could trigger 'state of completion' reclassification