Slivovitz Plum Brandy 1L Bottle from Germany
Traditional Serbian plum brandy distilled from fermented plums with an alcoholic strength under 80% vol, classified as slivovitz under HTS 2208.90.12.00 due to its value under $3.43/liter and packaging in 1-liter glass bottles. This low-cost, authentic spirit is ideal for casual consumption.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C is <80% and value ≤$3.43/L with lab certification to qualify for this subheading
• Provide detailed proof liter calculations using U.S. standards (50% vol at 15.56°C) for accurate duty assessment
• Ensure containers hold ≤4L; larger sizes shift to different subheadings, avoiding common misclassification pitfalls