Christian Brothers VS Brandy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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