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U.S. imports of rum and tafia (HS 220840) totaled $11.4M in April 2026, traded with 48 countries.
Importers of Rum and Tafia paid $782K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $7.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $1.1M | $2.8M | +$1.7M |
| JAMAICA | $2.2M | $3K | -$2.2M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $1.6M | $19K | -$1.6M |
| NETHERLANDS | $147K | $1.5M | +$1.3M |
| FRANCE | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2208404000 | RUM/TAFIA, CONT NT GT 4 LTRS, OVER GT $3/PRF LTR | $9.1M | 9.62% | $654K |
| 2208408000 | RUM & TAFIA CNTR OV 4 LTR VAL OVR $.69 PER PRF LTR | $1.3M | 10.00% | $101K |
| 2208402000 | RUM AND TAFIA, CONT NT GT 4 LTRS, NT GT $3/PRF LTR | $939K | 19.64% | $27K |
RUM/TAFIA, CONT NT GT 4 LTRS, OVER GT $3/PRF LTR
RUM & TAFIA CNTR OV 4 LTR VAL OVR $.69 PER PRF LTR
RUM AND TAFIA, CONT NT GT 4 LTRS, NT GT $3/PRF LTR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2208400030 | RUM AND TAFIA, CONTAINERS NOT OVER 4 LITERS EACH | $7.3M |
| 2208400050 | RUM AND TAFIA, CONTAINERS OVER 4 LITERS | $843K |
RUM AND TAFIA, CONTAINERS NOT OVER 4 LITERS EACH
918.2K pfl
RUM AND TAFIA, CONTAINERS OVER 4 LITERS
228.2K pfl
BEER MADE FROM MALT
HS 220300
WINE, FR GRAPE NESOI & GR MUST W ALC, NOV 2 LITERS
HS 220421
CORDIALS, LIQUEURS, KIRSCHWASSER, RATAFIA, ETC.
HS 220890
SPARKLING WINE OF FRESH GRAPES
HS 220410
WATERS, INCL MINERAL & AERATED, SWEETND OR FLAVORD
HS 220210
NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NESOI
HS 220299
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $1.6M | $3.7M | +$2.1M |
| New Jersey | $4.1M | $564K | -$3.6M |
| Kentucky | $177K | $1.6M | +$1.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $5.5M | -- | -$5.5M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $292K | $1.4M | +$1.1M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $186K | $1.5M | +$1.3M |