Old General Brandy from China
Old General is an economical grape brandy distilled from wine marc, <80% vol alcohol, in 750ml bottles valued within $2.38-$3.43/liter for HTS 2208.20.30.00. Ideal for value-segment imports of American-style brandies in consumer packaging. Duties adjust proportionally to proof.
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
• Confirm 'grape brandy' status via production records; avoid mixing with other spirits
• Track value fluctuations to stay in this subheading
• Pitfall: Incorrect specific gravity measurements affecting proof liters