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Plum Rakija Slivovitz 375ml Half-Bottle from Japan

Half-bottle plum rakija slivovitz, <80% ABV and low value per liter, in 375ml for HTS 2208.90.12.00 classification. Perfect for sampling imports.

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

• Batch-test for carbon dioxide; effervescent >0.392g/100ml becomes 'effervescent wine'

• Value per liter, not total bottle, for threshold compliance

• Register brand with TTB prior to import to expedite clearance