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HTS 2208.30.30 · Food and drink

Import duty on whiskey from Japan

Whiskey imported from Japan under HTS 2208.30.30 pay a total duty rate of about 12.5% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.49) at 12.5% (12.5% total). The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.

Total duty rate
12.5%
On a $10,000 shipment by ocean: $1,250.00 duty + $47.14 fees
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Line-by-line breakdown

HTS 2208.30.30.30, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.

LineHTS / Chapter 99RateAmount
Base duty (MFN, column 1 general)2208.30.30.30Free$0.00
Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies)
adds 12.5% so base + additional = 12.5%
9903.05.4912.5% (12.5% total)$1,250.00
Merchandise Processing Fee
19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027
0.3464%$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee
19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments
0.125%$12.50
Total duty and fees$1,297.14

Computed on statistical line 2208.30.30.30; the 2 lines under 2208.30.30 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff on whiskey from Japan?

Whiskey imported from Japan under HTS 2208.30.30 pay a total duty rate of about 12.5% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.49) at 12.5% (12.5% total). The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to whiskey from Japan?

  • 9903.05.49: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 12.5% (12.5% total)

Are there exemptions for whiskey from Japan?

  • 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
  • 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds

Do whiskey need a permit or other agency filing?

CBP flags HTS 2208.30.30.30 for: USDA AMS (data may be required), FDA (data required), TTB (data may be required). The Trade Terminal's Broker Box lists the licenses and permits each agency usually requires.

Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on whiskey from Japan?

No active AD/CVD case for Japan lists HTS 2208.30.30.30 in our reference data. Scope is defined by product description, so confirm with your broker.

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See the full HTS heading: HTS 2208.