2208.40.60.00/Bulk Cane Spirit for Industrial Blending/Germany

Bulk Cane Spirit for Industrial Blending from Germany

This is undenatured ethyl alcohol derived from distilling fermented sugar-cane products, with an alcoholic strength under 80% vol., packaged in containers over 4 liters, and valued not over 69¢ per proof liter. It falls under HTS 2208.40.60.00 as rum and other spirits from sugar-cane, specifically for bulk industrial use like blending in beverage production. The low value per proof liter distinguishes it from higher-end retail rums.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Calculate duties precisely using proof liter formula (alcohol % at 15.56°C adjusted to 100 proof equivalent) as per U.S. notes to avoid under/overpayment

• Provide distillation certificates confirming sugar-cane origin and alcoholic strength <80% vol. for CBP verification

• Ensure containers exceed 4 liters exactly; smaller ones shift to other subheadings with potentially higher duties