Vodka 40% ABV from Japan
A clear distilled spirit made from fermented grains or potatoes, with an alcoholic strength by volume of 40%, falling under HTS 2208.90.80 as a spirituous beverage less than 80% ABV and not specified elsewhere in heading 2208. It is undenatured ethyl alcohol used for direct consumption.
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%
Import Tips
• ,Provide certificate of origin and lab analysis confirming ABV <80% to avoid reclassification to higher-duty codes