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Soju 25% ABV

Korean distilled spirit from rice or sweet potatoes at 25% ABV, classified in HTS 2208.90.80 as other spirituous beverages due to unique production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.70.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

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2206.00.15Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

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2202.99Same rate: 12.5%

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Korean KI (soju certificate) verifies distillation standards

β€’ Fruit-flavored variants need separate TTB formula review

β€’ Low ABV risks confusion with liqueurs; precise testing essential