Mount Gay Eclipse Rum from China
Mount Gay Eclipse is a golden rum double-distilled from Barbados fermented sugarcane molasses, aged 2-5 years, 40% ABV in 1L bottles. Classified under HTS 2208.40.40.00 for premium rum >$3/proof liter in ≤4L containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide distillation records proving sugarcane origin to avoid reclassification as generic spirits
• Calculate proof gallons precisely; duties scale with actual proof vs 100 proof standard
• Ensure bottles meet TTB net content and identity labeling standards