Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur from China
Tia Maria is a Jamaican rum and coffee liqueur with vanilla at 20% ABV in 700ml bottles. Under HTS 2208.70.0030 as a cordial ≤4L, due to its sweetened, flavored rum spirit composition <80% ABV.
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
• Rum origin labeling required; verify Jamaican appellation compliance
• Test for coffee solubles to confirm liqueur vs flavored rum distinction