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2208.90.80/Soju 25% ABV/Japan

Soju 25% ABV from Japan

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 — 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

• Korean KI (soju certificate) verifies distillation standards

• Fruit-flavored variants need separate TTB formula review

• Low ABV risks confusion with liqueurs; precise testing essential