The tariff classification of certain Scotch Whiskies from Scotland
Issued July 21, 2017 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2208.30.3030
Headings: 2208
Product description
Product information and descriptive literature was included with your request. “Something Special,” “Something Special Legacy” and “100 Pipers” are Scotch Whiskies that will be imported into the United States in bottles of less than 4 liters. “Something Special” and “Something Special Legacy” are both said to have an alcohol by volume content of 40%. “100 Pipers” is said to have an alcohol by volume content of 42.8%.
CBP rationale
not over 4 liters.” The general rate of duty will be free. In addition, the “Something Special,” “Something Special Legacy” and “100 Pipers” Scotch Whiskies are subject to a Federal Excise Tax of $13.50 per proof gallon and a proportionate tax at the like rate on all fractional parts of a proof gallon. Imports under this subheading may be subject to Federal Excise Tax (26 U.S.C. 5001). Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). You may contact the TTB at the following number: (1-866-927-2533), [email protected]. Written requests may be addressed to: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division, 1310 G Street NW, Box 12, Washington, DC 20005. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act) which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at telephone number (301) 575-0156, or at the website www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html.
Full text
N287839 July 21, 2017 CLA-2-22:OT:RR:NC:N2:232 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2208.30.3030 Mr. Robert D. Stang Husch Blackwell 750 17th St. N.W. Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006-4675 RE: The tariff classification of certain Scotch Whiskies from Scotland Dear Mr. Stang: In your letter dated June 6, 2017, on behalf of your client, Pernod Ricard USA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Product information and descriptive literature was included with your request. “Something Special,” “Something Special Legacy” and “100 Pipers” are Scotch Whiskies that will be imported into the United States in bottles of less than 4 liters. “Something Special” and “Something Special Legacy” are both said to have an alcohol by volume content of 40%. “100 Pipers” is said to have an alcohol by volume content of 42.8%. The applicable subheading for the “Something Special,” “Something Special Legacy” and “100 Pipers” Scotch Whiskies will be 2208.30.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: Whiskies: Irish and Scotch: In containers each holding not over 4 liters.” The general rate of duty will be free. In addition, the “Something Special,” “Something Special Legacy” and “100 Pipers” Scotch Whiskies are subject to a Federal Excise Tax of $13.50 per proof gallon and a proportionate tax at the like rate on all fractional parts of a proof gallon. Imports under this subheading may be subject to Federal Excise Tax (26 U.S.C. 5001). Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). You may contact the TTB at the following number: (1-866-927-2533), [email protected]. Written requests may be addressed to: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division, 1310 G Street NW, Box 12, Washington, DC 20005. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act) which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at telephone number (301) 575-0156, or at the website www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Troise at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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