Croatian Slivovitz in 6L Plastic Bottle from China
Authentic Croatian plum distillate slivovitz at 45% ABV, double-distilled for smoothness, valued under $3/liter. Fits HTS 2208.90.14.00 due to its classification as low-value slivovitz brandy packaged in large >4L containers for wholesale. Excludes denatured alcohol and adheres to <80% vol strength.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label bottles with exact ABV, net contents, and 'product of [country]' per TTB rules; calculate duties on proof liters adjusted for actual strength
• Use licensed customs brokers for spirits to handle excise bonds
• Watch for container integrity to avoid leakage penalties