Bulk Molasses Distillate Spirit from China
Spirit produced by distilling fermented molasses (sugar-cane byproduct), <80% ABV, in over 4L drums, low-valued at <69¢/proof liter. Fits HTS 2208.40.60.00 as rum/other sugar-cane spirits in bulk form for fuel blending or industrial ethanol needs.
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
• Submit production records tracing to sugar-cane molasses to confirm heading 2208.40 eligibility
• For fuel use, consider drawback programs post-import to recover duties