Grand Marnier Liqueur from China
Grand Marnier is a premium French liqueur blending Cognac with bitter orange essence, featuring an alcoholic strength typically around 40% ABV. It qualifies under HTS 2208.70.00 as a flavored spirituous beverage where spirits are flavored with added sugar and aromatics, distinguishing it from unflavored spirits in heading 2208.30.
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
• Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C via lab testing for accurate proof liter duty assessment, as rates are proof-based
• Include Certificate of Age and Origin (COO) documentation; ensure TTB formula approval for flavored spirits to prevent CBP holds
• Avoid misclassification as wine-based by confirming spirit base exceeds 0.5% ABV threshold per Chapter 22 notes