Bacardi 8 Year Rum from Japan
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 — 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
• Verify filtration process doesn't alter base rum status; maintain proof galloon records
• Common issue: missing TTB release documentation