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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If kirschwasser (cherry) rather than plum
Specific fruit brandies like cherry (kirsch) have separate subheadings from slivovitz.
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
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