Grand Marnier Liqueur

Grand Marnier is a premium French liqueur blending Cognac with bitter orange essence and sugar, boasting an alcoholic strength typically around 40% ABV. It qualifies under HTS 2208.70.0030 as a cordial or liqueur packaged in bottles holding 750ml or 1 liter, each not exceeding 4 liters. This classification applies to such spirituous beverages not denatured and under 80% ABV.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.90.01.00Same rate: 17.5%

If not qualifying as liqueur due to low sugar or flavoring

Pure ethyl alcohol spirits without predominant sweetening or flavoring agents shift to other undistilled spirits category.

2208.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If primarily pisco-based

Pisco spirits, even flavored, may classify under specific brandy-like provisions rather than generic liqueurs.

2207.10.60Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If ABV ≥80% vol

Undenatured ethyl alcohol exceeding 80% ABV moves to Chapter 22 heading 2207 for higher-strength spirits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Provide lab certificates confirming alcoholic strength by volume <80% at 20°C and liqueur composition to avoid reclassification

Ensure TTB labeling compliance (e.g

'liqueur', net contents) before CBP; common pitfall is missing Formula Approval for cordials