El Dorado 12 Year Rum from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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