White Overproof Rum in 5-Gallon Drum from China
Unaged white rum at 75% ABV, distilled from fermented sugarcane juice, in 19-liter steel drums for distillery use. Qualifies for 2208.40.80.00 as rum >4L containers, value >69¢/proof liter, ABV <80% vol per chapter note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• High proof requires precise ABV certification at 20°C; distillation method allowed if direct unfeasible
• Drum liners must meet FDA specs for alcohol contact; declare actual fill volume