Low-Cost Bulk Cognac Base Spirit
Grape brandy spirit from wine distillation, <80% ABV, in large >4L containers valued ≤$2.38/L, used as base for aging into Cognac. Fits HTS 2208.20.5000 due to grape origin and bulk packaging not for immediate retail. Primarily imported for blending in premium brandy production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $2.38/liter
Higher value grape brandy in >4L containers moves to the next value-based subheading.
If flavored with juniper berries or similar
Addition of aromatics like in gin changes classification to other compound spirits.
If U.S. goods returned after processing abroad
Returned U.S.-origin brandy qualifies for Chapter 98 special provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide distillation origin documentation proving grape wine source; use Treasury-approved proof testing at 15.56°C
• Avoid valuation errors by excluding aging costs; pitfall is incorrect proof liter adjustment for duty
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