Peruvian Pisco Acholado from China
Pisco Acholado is a clear grape brandy produced in Peru by distilling fermented grape juice from multiple varietals like Quebranta and Italia, with an alcoholic strength typically between 38-48% vol. It falls under HTS 2208.20.10.00 as pisco, a spirit obtained by distilling grape wine without further aging in wood. This unaged brandy is prized for its aromatic profile in cocktails like the Pisco Sour.
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
• Obtain TTB approval and Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) prior to import; provide lab analysis confirming alcoholic strength <80% vol and origin from Peru/Bolivia
• Declare on proof liter basis adjusting for actual proof; common pitfall is misclassifying as generic brandy under 2208.20.80