A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.
This bill standardizes whisky tariff classifications under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It replaces the current subheading with a uniform 8-digit code (2208.30.00) and creates specific sub-subheadings for different whisky types (Irish/Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and "Other") based on container size (under or over 4 liters). The tariff rate remains $2.04 per liter for all categories. This directly affects whisky importers and U.S. Customs officials who classify and tax whisky shipments. The change ensures consistent tariff treatment for all whisky types without altering the duty rate.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2022
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Dec 5, 2022
Last action Dec 5, 2022
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Dec 5, 2022
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
upper
Dec 5, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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