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%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
• 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