Drambuie Whisky Liqueur from Japan
Drambuie is a Scotch whisky liqueur honey-sweetened with herbs and spices at 40% ABV in 750ml bottles. It fits HTS 2208.70.0030 for liqueurs and cordials in containers ≤4L, as the whisky base is sweetened to liqueur status.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require Certificate of Age and Origin for Scotch components per TTB; missing docs delay release
• Honey content needs pollen origin declaration under customs rulings
• Differentiate from straight whisky—liqueur status hinges on added sugar proof