Pisco Bulk Grape Spirit from China
Undenatured grape brandy from wine distillation for Pisco production, <80% vol alcohol, >4L bulk containers ≤$2.38/L value. HTS 2208.20.5000 due to grape origin and low unit value. Imported by craft distillers for regional specialties.
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
• Provide distillation records confirming <80% ABV at 20°C; label clearly as bulk industrial
• Pitfall: confusing with finished Pisco which may have higher value