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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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