Drambuie Whisky Liqueur from China
Drambuie is a sweetened Scotch whisky liqueur with heather honey and herbs at 40% ABV from Scotland. Classified HTS 2208.70.00 for whisky base flavored and sweetened qualifying as cordial.
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
• Scotch Whisky Association certification mandatory alongside TTB COLA
• Honey purity tests prevent misdeclaration as sugar syrup
• Minimum aging statements verified against producer records