Industrial Grape Pomace Brandy from Japan
Bulk ethyl alcohol from grape pomace distillation, alcoholic strength <80% vol, >4L containers, value ≤$2.38/L. Precisely matches HTS 2208.20.5000 for low-value grape brandy spirits. Imported for pharmaceutical extraction or flavoring bases.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include Certificate of Analysis for ABV at 20°C and proof at 15.56°C; declare as non-retail to avoid excise scrutiny
• Pitfall: failing to adjust duty for proof gallons on non-100 proof imports