Homemade-Style Rakija Slivovitz 500ml from Japan
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.
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
• 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