Grand Marnier Liqueur from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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