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U.S. imports of rum and tafia (HS 220840) totaled $11.9M in July 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Rum and Tafia paid $946K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $9.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rum and Tafia imports of $11.9M in July 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $13.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDistilled from sugarcane juice or molasses, rum and tafia enter the US market primarily from Caribbean and Central American producers, with Jamaica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic leading supply. The heading's 10-digit lines split by container size and, for smaller containers, by declared value per proof liter — a classification detail that requires accurate valuation at entry. Tafia, a lower-grade unaged cane spirit common in some producing regions, is classified identically to rum under this heading. TTB label approval is mandatory, and spirits labeled with geographic appellations such as 'Jamaican Rum' must meet both TTB standards of identity and origin substantiation requirements.
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644 shipments/mo
The US schedule separates rum and tafia into retail-sized containers (not over 4 liters, lines 2208400030 and 2208402000/2208404000 by value) and bulk containers (over 4 liters, lines 2208400050 and 2208408000). Bulk imports are typically used by domestic bottlers and blenders, and the applicable duty line depends on both container size and declared value per proof liter.
Yes. Jamaica and Guatemala together represent a significant share of US rum imports, meaning that weather events (particularly hurricane season), production disruptions, or regulatory changes in either country can tighten availability and affect pricing. Importers sourcing aged or appellation-specific rums may have limited ability to substitute origin without affecting product identity.
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Subheading 7 of 7 in heading 2208
Subheading 220840 · $11.9M of $624.5M
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$11.9MYoY · Pro
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$10.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208404000 | Rum/Tafia, Cont Nt Gt 4 Ltrs, Over Gt $3/Prf Ltr | $10.6M | 7.70% | 76.18% | $817K |
| 2208408000 | Rum & Tafia Cntr Ov 4 Ltr Val Ovr $.69 Per Prf Ltr | $791K | 6.20% | 61.95% | $49K |
| 2208402000 | Rum and Tafia, Cont Nt Gt 4 Ltrs, Nt Gt $3/Prf Ltr | $523K | 15.36% | 85.79% | $80K |
| 2208406000 | Rum & Tafia Cntrs Ov 4 Ltrs Nt Ov $.69 Per Prf Ltr | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2208400030 | Rum and Tafia, Containers not Over 4 Liters Each | $7.7M |
| 2208400050 | Rum and Tafia, Containers Over 4 Liters | $2.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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13.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.93%.