Havana Club 7 Year Rum from Japan
A premium aged rum from Cuba, distilled from sugarcane molasses and aged for 7 years in oak barrels. This spirit falls under HTS 9817.22.05 as a rum classifiable in subheading 2208.40, qualifying under U.S. note 6 to subchapter XXII for special entry provisions. It meets the criteria for rum of a type eligible for this temporary importation treatment.
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
• Verify compliance with U.S. note 6 requirements for eligibility under this provision; provide proof of temporary importation purpose if applicable
• Ensure TTB labeling approval and alcohol content documentation
• Common pitfall: failing to distinguish from standard Chapter 22 entries