Budget Croatian Slivovitz 1L from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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