Crew Member Duty-Free Whiskey from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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