Bacardi 8 Year Rum from Germany
Puerto Rican gold rum aged 8 years in charred white oak barrels, triple filtered. Qualifies under HTS 9817.22.05 as 2208.40 rum per U.S. note 6 specifications for spirituous beverages.
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
• Verify filtration process doesn't alter base rum status; maintain proof galloon records
• Common issue: missing TTB release documentation