Industrial Grape Pomace Brandy from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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