Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur from Japan
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 — 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
• Rum origin labeling required; verify Jamaican appellation compliance
• Test for coffee solubles to confirm liqueur vs flavored rum distinction