2208.90.80.20/Vodka 40% ABV/Japan

Vodka 40% ABV from Japan

A clear distilled spirit made from fermented grains, typically achieving 40% alcoholic strength by volume, falling under HTS 2208.90.80.20 as a spirituous beverage less than 80% ABV and not otherwise specified. This classification applies to neutral spirits like vodka used for drinking.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide lab certification of alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C and proof calculation per U.S

• Treasury standards to avoid reclassification

• Declare exact proof liters on entry documents; duties scale with proof relative to 100 proof—common pitfall is inaccurate temperature measurement

• Obtain TTB approval for formula and labeling; bulk shipments require gauging reports to prevent penalties