2208.60.50.00/Russian Standard Vodka 5L/Japan

Russian Standard Vodka 5L from Japan

Russian Standard Vodka is a premium neutral spirit distilled from winter wheat and rye, with an alcoholic strength by volume less than 80% (typically 40% ABV), packaged in a 5-liter plastic jug. It falls under HTS 2208.60.50.00 as vodka in containers holding over 4 liters, suitable for bulk retail or hospitality use. This classification applies to undenatured ethyl alcohol spirits like vodka not exceeding 80% ABV in large formats.

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

• Obtain TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) approval and COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) prior to import; ensure proof determination at 15.56°C for accurate duty calculation on proof liter basis

• Verify container holds over 4 liters to avoid subheading 2208.60.10; common pitfall is mislabeling ABV leading to reclassification