Grand Marnier Liqueur from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• ,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