Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy from China
Paul Masson Grande Amber is an aged grape brandy from distilled wine, ABV <80%, in 1.75L bottles valued $2.38-$3.43/liter, fitting HTS 2208.20.30.00 perfectly. This subheading covers such retail brandies with duties on proof liter basis. Classification hinges on grape derivation and container size.
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
• Use accredited labs for ABV and proof testing at specified temperatures; declare exact container volumes
• Common issue: Incomplete distiller's affidavits leading to holds
• Partner with customs brokers experienced in spirits