Bulk Dark Rum in 5-Liter Jeroboam
A dark rum produced by distilling fermented sugarcane juice, aged in oak barrels for rich flavor, packaged in 5-liter glass containers. Classified under HTS 2208.40.80.00 as rum obtained from fermented sugarcane products, in containers over 4 liters, valued over 69¢ per proof liter (typically 40% ABV). Meets chapter notes for spirits under 80% ABV.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued 69¢ or less per proof liter
Lower value threshold shifts to subheading 2208.40.40 for same rum in >4L containers.
If not obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products
Rum from other sources (e.g., molasses not qualifying as fermented sugarcane) falls under other spirits.
If in containers holding 4 liters or less
Container size determines subheading; smaller packages go to 2208.20 regardless of value.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain TTB approval and COLA prior to import; ensure proof determined at 15.56°C per US notes
• Provide lab analysis certifying ABV <80% vol and value >69¢/proof liter to avoid reclassification
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