El Dorado 15 Year Rum from Japan
Guyanese wooden pot still rum aged 15 years, known for its rich Demerara profile. Classified in HTS 9817.22.05 as qualifying 2208.40 rum under U.S. note 6 for eligible spirituous beverage imports.
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
• Maintain still type records for authenticity; comply with TTB COLA requirements
• Pitfall: incorrect volume declarations affecting duty calculations