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Homemade-Style Rakija Slivovitz 500ml

Artisanal rakija slivovitz from Eastern Europe, valued under $3.43/L and <80% ABV, packaged in 500ml bottles for HTS 2208.90.12.00. This traditional fruit brandy fits the specific slivovitz tariff provision for small containers.

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 kirschwasser (cherry) rather than plum

Specific fruit brandies like cherry (kirsch) have separate subheadings from slivovitz.

9811.00.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for small samples only

Free entry applies to limited alcoholic beverage samples under Chapter 98 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain TTB approval for alcohol imports; include formula details to validate as undenatured ethyl alcohol

Calculate duties precisely on proof liters, adjusting for actual proof vs. 100 proof standard

Watch for valuation errors—use transaction value excluding inland freight to meet ≤$3.43/L threshold