Russian Standard Vodka 5L from China

Russian Standard Vodka is a premium neutral spirit distilled from winter wheat and rye, with an alcoholic strength by volume less than 80% (typically 40% ABV), packaged in a 5-liter plastic jug. It falls under HTS 2208.60.50.00 as vodka in containers holding over 4 liters, suitable for bulk retail or hospitality use. This classification applies to undenatured ethyl alcohol spirits like vodka not exceeding 80% ABV in large formats.

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)

Import Tips

Obtain TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) approval and COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) prior to import; ensure proof determination at 15.56°C for accurate duty calculation on proof liter basis

Verify container holds over 4 liters to avoid subheading 2208.60.10; common pitfall is mislabeling ABV leading to reclassification