Mount Gay Eclipse Rum from Germany
Barbados' oldest rum brand, this golden rum is twice distilled in column and pot stills from molasses. Qualifies under HTS 9817.22.05 as 2208.40 rum per U.S. note 6, allowing special duty treatment for qualifying spirituous beverage imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure distillation method documentation supports rum classification; check for drawback export history
• Common error: entering under general 2208 without note 6 verification