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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain still type records for authenticity; comply with TTB COLA requirements
• Pitfall: incorrect volume declarations affecting duty calculations