Crew Member Duty-Free Whiskey from Canada
A 750ml bottle of single malt whiskey imported duty-free by a cruise ship crew member for personal consumption during shore leave. This falls under HTS 9804.00.80 as it's within the 1 liter alcohol limit for crew of international vessels intending to resume employment. The provision allows reasonable personal effects for such workers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify crew member's employment status with vessel documentation; limit strictly to 1L total alcohol; ensure items are declared as personal effects to be exported upon resuming duty