Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur 1.75L from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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