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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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