Spirits Rectification Column from Japan
Industrial column for increasing alcohol proof in distilled spirits production through rectification. HTS 8419.40.0080 classification for beverage alcohol plant not used domestically. Copper construction traditional for whiskey/vodka 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%
Import Tips
• TTB (Alcohol Tobacco Tax Bureau) permits required for spirits production equipment
• Document copper alloy composition for traditional spirits rectification justification
• Avoid domestic purpose classification (8419.89 domestic excluded) with production capacity specs