Dominican Rum 750ml Bottle from Japan
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 — 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
• 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