2208.60.10.00/Five O'Clock Vodka 1.75L/Japan

Five O'Clock Vodka 1.75L from Japan

Five O'Clock Vodka is a neutral grain spirit distilled to less than 80% ABV and packaged in 1.75-liter plastic bottles, with a value under $2.05 per liter. It qualifies for HTS 2208.60.1000 as vodka in containers holding not over 4 liters and low-valued for bulk import. This classification applies to undenatured ethyl alcohol used primarily as a spirituous beverage.

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

• Calculate duties on proof liter basis (50% ABV equivalent at 15.56°C); provide lab certification of ABV <80% and value per liter

• Ensure containers ≤4L; declare exact volume and retail value to confirm under $2.05/L threshold

• Avoid misclassification as rum or gin by submitting distillation records proving neutral vodka profile