Gosling's Black Seal Rum from Germany
Bermuda's famous dark rum, pot still distilled with caramel coloring, ideal for cocktails. Falls under HTS 9817.22.05 as qualifying 2208.40 rum described in U.S. note 6.
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
• Document caramel addition for classification; comply with FDA beverage standards
• Pitfall: incorrect alcohol by volume reporting