2208.40.60.00/Bulk Cane Spirit for Industrial Blending/Japan

Bulk Cane Spirit for Industrial Blending from Japan

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 — 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%

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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