Budget Croatian Slivovitz 1L

Affordable Croatian plum distillate brandy at <80% ABV, valued ≤$3.43/L in 1L bottles, precisely matching HTS 2208.90.12.00 for slivovitz imports. Ideal for bulk retail distribution.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.90Same rate: 17.5%

If slivovitz valued over $3.43 but ≤$5.43/liter

Progressive value bands within slivovitz determine escalating duty rates.

2207.10Lower: 12.5% vs 17.5%

If undenatured ethyl alcohol >80% ABV

Higher purity ethyl alcohol without brandy characteristics shifts to 2207.

2209.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If distilled to vinegar standards

Over-distilled fruit spirits meeting 4% acetic acid become vinegar under 2209.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit Certificate of Origin from plum-growing regions to support slivovitz authenticity

Test for excess pressure; >3 bars at 20°C reclassifies as sparkling wine under 2204.10

Document container capacity exactly; even slight overages trigger higher-duty subheadings

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