HTS 2208.30.30 · Food and drink
Import duty on whiskey from Taiwan
Whiskey imported from Taiwan under HTS 2208.30.30 pay a total duty rate of about 10% of customs value for entries on November 4, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.76) at 10% (10% 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 4, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 2208.30.30.30, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 4, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 2208.30.30.30 | Free | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) adds 10% so base + additional = 10% | 9903.05.76 | 10% (10% total) | $1,000.00 |
| 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 | $1,047.14 | ||
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 Taiwan?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to whiskey from Taiwan?
- 9903.05.76: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 10% (10% total)
Are there exemptions for whiskey from Taiwan?
- 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
- 9903.06.15 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles the product of Taiwan, as provided for in subdivision (j)(10)(ii) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Do whiskey need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on whiskey from Taiwan?
Whiskey from other countries
Related products from Taiwan
See the full HTS heading: HTS 2208.