Korbel XS Brandy from China
Korbel XS is a California brandy distilled from grape wine or marc, under 80% ABV, packaged in 750ml bottles with value over $2.38 but not over $3.43 per liter. It precisely matches HTS 2208.20.30.00 for retail grape brandies in small containers. Import duties scale with proof content per US note definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) and ensure grape origin documentation
• Calculate duties using 60°F proof standard for ethyl alcohol content
• Avoid undervaluation claims by providing commercial invoices with per-liter pricing