Barsol Pisco Italia Aromático from China

Barsol Pisco Italia Aromático from Peru uses Italia grapes for floral, fruity notes at 42% ABV, distilled in copper pot stills. It qualifies for HTS 2208.20.10.00 as pisco: direct distillation of grape wine, rested in neutral glass, no maturation. Popular in mixology for its versatility.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Submit TTB formula if any permitted additives used; provide distillation records showing <80% ABV

Pitfall: failing to adjust duty for proof strength deviating from 100 proof standard