Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur 1.75L from China
Kahlúa is a rum-based coffee liqueur sweetened with sugar syrup, featuring coffee and vanilla notes at about 20% ABV. Classified under HTS 2208.70.00.60 due to its cordial nature and packaging in 1.75L bottles exceeding the 4-liter threshold per container for this subheading.
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
• Submit Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from TTB for all imported liqueur containers
• Use precise volumetric analysis at 20°C for alcoholic strength declarations to match chapter notes
• Package securely to prevent leakage, as customs inspections are rigorous for alcohol imports