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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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