Budget Croatian Slivovitz 1L from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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