Dominican Rum 750ml Bottle from Germany
A premium dark rum aged 12 years from the Dominican Republic, purchased during vacation travel. This qualifies under HTS 9804.00.72 as one of the allowed 1 liter of alcoholic beverages for adults 21+ returning from a beneficiary country, included in the $800 personal exemption.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Present bottle unopened with commercial label intact; declare alcohol separately on customs form; ensure purchaser is 21+ and it's within 1L (2L if 1L from beneficiary) limit