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%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
• 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