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U.S. imports of rum and tafia (SITC 11244) 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 dataRum and tafia—distilled from sugarcane juice, molasses, or other sugarcane byproducts—are produced across the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond, with the US representing one of the world's largest import markets for the category. TTB's standard of identity for rum requires that the spirit be distilled from sugarcane-derived materials and bottled at a minimum alcohol content, while geographic designations (Jamaican rum, Barbados rum, etc.) carry additional labeling implications. The category spans commodity-grade bulk rum used in blending and bottling operations to ultra-premium aged expressions, each with distinct commercial and compliance profiles. Importers sourcing from Caribbean Basin countries should verify current duty treatment, as preferential programs have historically applied to some origins.
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Both are distilled from sugarcane-derived materials, but tafia is generally a lower-grade, less-refined spirit that may not meet the quality standards required for the 'rum' designation under TTB regulations. In practice, most commercial imports enter as rum; tafia is rarely seen in US import documentation. Importers should confirm the product meets TTB's rum standard of identity before applying for a COLA.
Yes. Bulk rum imported in large containers for domestic blending or bottling follows a different commercial and sometimes regulatory pathway than finished bottled product. TTB permit requirements apply in both cases, but the COLA process differs—domestic bottlers must obtain their own label approvals for the finished product. Duty treatment may also vary by container size, so importers should confirm the applicable tariff classification with a licensed customs broker.
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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 |
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