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Gosling's Black Seal Rum from Japan

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 — 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

Document caramel addition for classification; comply with FDA beverage standards

Pitfall: incorrect alcohol by volume reporting