Grand Marnier Liqueur from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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