Absolut Vodka 1L from China

Absolut Vodka is a premium Swedish vodka made from winter wheat and distilled multiple times, with an alcoholic strength typically around 40% ABV, packaged in a 1-liter glass bottle. It falls under HTS 2208.60.2000 as undenatured ethyl alcohol (vodka) in containers holding not over 4 liters and valued over $2.05 per liter due to its premium pricing and standard spirituous beverage classification.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

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)

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Import Tips

• Obtain a federal permit from TTB for importing distilled spirits and ensure label approval before shipment

• Calculate duties based on proof liters (alcohol content at 15.56°C); provide lab analysis certificates for ABV verification

• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling country of origin or failing to declare exact volume, which can delay clearance