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Serbian Šljivovica 700ml Economy

Economy Serbian šljivovica (slivovitz) at <80% vol, valued under $3.43/L in 700ml bottles for HTS 2208.90.12.00. Authentic plum spirit for U.S. market entry.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.40Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If rum-based or tropical fruit

Rum and tafia from sugarcane shift to dedicated rum headings.

2208.90Same rate: 20%

If other liquors >$9/pfl in >4L

Higher-value or bulk 'other' spirituous beverages use different rates.

2106.90Lower: 18.9% vs 20%

If flavored as food preparation

Heavily flavored spirits sold as cocktail mixes may classify under food preps.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Align with U.S. proof standards at 15.56°C for duty computation accuracy

• Avoid commingling with >80% ABV spirits to prevent entire shipment reclassification

• Include excise tax prepayments if required by TTB for spirituous beverages

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