U.S. imports of rum and tafia (HS 220840) totaled $11.4M in April 2026, traded with 48 countries.
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.
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The US schedule uses container size (not over 4 liters vs. over 4 liters) and declared value per proof liter as classification criteria because duty rates differ across these tiers. Accurate valuation on a per-proof-liter basis is therefore essential to avoid misclassification and potential underpayment of duties.
Jamaica is the leading supplier, followed by Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. Venezuela and Barbados also rank among the top five source countries, underscoring the Caribbean and Central American concentration of this trade.
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Imports
$11.4M
from 48 countries · YTD: $50.6M
Exports
$8.1M
Deficit of $3.3M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $3.3M (net importer)
YTD: $50.6M imported (April 2026)
572 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.