Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur 1.75L from China
Baileys Irish Cream is a creamy liqueur blending Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa, and vanilla flavors, with an alcoholic strength typically around 17% ABV, well under 80% vol. It qualifies under HTS 2208.70.00.60 as a cordial or liqueur packaged in a container holding 1.75 liters, exceeding 4 liters in total for bulk import considerations but classified by individual container size.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) approval and formula records prior to import to verify liqueur composition
• Declare proof accurately using 15.56°C standards; duties scale with proof strength relative to 100 proof
• Avoid misclassification by providing lab analysis confirming alcoholic strength under 80% vol and liqueur status