Rum and Tafia

Rum and tafia — spirits distilled from sugarcane byproducts such as molasses or fresh cane juice — are classified under five US tariff lines that differentiate by container size and, for smaller containers, by declared value per proof liter. Jamaica leads US import supply, followed by Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, with Venezuela and Barbados also among the top sources, reflecting the Caribbean and Central American origins that define this category. Duty treatment can vary meaningfully across the value-tiered lines, making accurate per-proof-liter valuation a key compliance step. As a beverage alcohol product, rum imports require TTB label approval and are subject to FDA entry review at the port of entry.