Drambuie Whisky Liqueur from Japan
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 — 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
• Scotch Whisky Association certification mandatory alongside TTB COLA
• Honey purity tests prevent misdeclaration as sugar syrup
• Minimum aging statements verified against producer records