Low-Cost Bulk Cognac Base Spirit from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• 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