Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur from China
Kahlúa is a rum-based coffee liqueur with sugar and vanilla at 20% ABV, sold in 750ml bottles. HTS 2208.70.0030 covers this cordial in small containers ≤4L due to its spirituous, sweetened coffee profile under 80% ABV.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Coffee content may trigger caffeine labeling; test for compliance with FDA food standards
• Proof liter duty adjustment critical—use 15.56°C testing as per US notes for accuracy
• Avoid bulk imports misdeclared as ≤4L; each container counted separately