Korbel XS Brandy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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