Grappa Bulk Distillate from China
Spirit obtained by distilling grape marc (pomace), <80% ABV, in >4L industrial containers valued under $2.38/L. HTS 2208.20.5000 covers this low-cost grape marc brandy for bulk import. Used in beverage blending or as solvent in food industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document grape marc as source material per chapter notes; test CO2 content if effervescent claims arise
• Common issue: misvaluing based on retail equivalent rather than bulk price