Soju 25% ABV from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Korean KI (soju certificate) verifies distillation standards
• Fruit-flavored variants need separate TTB formula review
• Low ABV risks confusion with liqueurs; precise testing essential