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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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