Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur 1.75L from Japan
Baileys Irish Cream is a creamy liqueur blending Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa, and vanilla flavors, with an alcoholic strength typically around 17% ABV, well under 80% vol. It qualifies under HTS 2208.70.00.60 as a cordial or liqueur packaged in a container holding 1.75 liters, exceeding 4 liters in total for bulk import considerations but classified by individual container size.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) approval and formula records prior to import to verify liqueur composition
• Declare proof accurately using 15.56°C standards; duties scale with proof strength relative to 100 proof
• Avoid misclassification by providing lab analysis confirming alcoholic strength under 80% vol and liqueur status