Christian Brothers VS Brandy from Germany
Christian Brothers VS is a smooth grape brandy produced by distilling wine, with ABV less than 80%, sold in 1L bottles valued in the $2.38-$3.43/liter range. Classified under HTS 2208.20.30.00 for imported grape brandy in small containers meeting value criteria. Duties are calculated based on proof liters adjusted for actual alcohol content.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) formula approval and ensure containers hold ≤4L
• Watch for value declaration accuracy to avoid reclassification
• Pitfall: Forgetting temperature standardization at 20°C for ABV testing