US Craft Gin Small Batch

Artisanal small-batch gin distilled in the United States, exported for international blending or maturation, now returning to US market. Falls under 9801.00.80.20 as qualifying US-origin alcohol from heading 2208 previously exported.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208Same rate: 10%

If standard commercial import without reimport qualification

Regular gin imports classified by chapter 22 without special US goods provisions

9801.00.70.00Same rate: 10%

If personal or household effects accompanying returnee

Different exemption for personal alcohol imports by returning residents

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain original distillery production records proving US origin before export

Submit evidence no internal revenue tax drawback was received on export

Use commercial invoices showing export value and reimport value consistency

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