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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify filtration process doesn't alter base rum status; maintain proof galloon records
• Common issue: missing TTB release documentation