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2208.40.60.00/Sugar-Cane Ferment Distillate Bulk/Japan

Sugar-Cane Ferment Distillate Bulk from Japan

Distillate from fermented sugar-cane products, <80% ABV, in large >4L containers, low value <69¢/proof liter. Classified in HTS 2208.40.60.00 for inexpensive bulk rum/spirit imports used in manufacturing or as base for flavored spirits.

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

• Test and document CO2 content if effervescent to avoid wine heading confusion per U.S. notes

• Use bonded warehouses for duty deferral if re-exporting or processing

Sugar-Cane Ferment Distillate Bulk from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2208.40.60.00