SITCSection 1

Whiskey

Name: Whiskey (SITC 11241) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

SITC 11241Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $79.0M; YTD $638.9M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $119.7M

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U.S. exports of whiskey (SITC 11241) totaled $119.7M in July 2026.

Importers of Whiskey paid $4.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $44.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Whiskey imports of $79.0M in July 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $91.3M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Whiskey imports—covering Scotch, Irish, Canadian, Japanese, and other styles—enter the US under TTB's detailed standards of identity that govern which geographic and style designations may appear on labels. Each distinct label requires a Certificate of Label Approval, and the importer must hold a TTB basic permit. Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey have historically been subject to retaliatory tariff actions in US-EU and US-UK trade disputes, making duty status a live compliance issue that importers should verify at the time of entry. The category's premium and ultra-premium segments are particularly sensitive to tariff changes given the high per-unit value of aged expressions.

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3.2K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$79.0MYoY · Pro

Exports

$119.7MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$128.1M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What TTB standard of identity requirements apply to imported Scotch whisky labels?

TTB recognizes Scotch whisky as a distinctive product of Scotland and requires that labels accurately reflect the product's geographic origin, age statement (if used), and style (single malt, blended, etc.) in accordance with both TTB regulations and Scottish law. Any age statement must reflect the youngest whisky in the blend. A COLA must be obtained for each label before US commercial sale.

Have retaliatory tariffs affected whiskey imports, and how should importers monitor current duty status?

Yes—Scotch whisky and certain other European whiskeys have been included in retaliatory tariff lists at various points in US-EU and US-UK trade disputes, with measures suspended and reinstated at different times. Importers should check the current CBP and USTR guidance, as well as the Federal Register, immediately before each shipment to confirm the applicable duty rate for their specific origin and product.