Industrial Ethyl Alcohol from Cane Mash from Japan
Undenatured ethyl alcohol from fermented sugar-cane mash distillation, <80% vol., in 5-liter+ containers valued under 69¢/proof liter. HTS 2208.40.60.00 covers this as 'other spirits' from sugar-cane for non-beverage or bulk blending uses. Low proof liter value reflects commodity-grade quality.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use laboratory certification for alcoholic strength at 20°C to match chapter note requirements during entry
• Declare exact container capacities; variances can trigger reclassification to retail subheadings
• Avoid common pitfall of miscalculating proof gallons/liters—use 15.56°C standard per U.S. notes