Aged Hungarian Szilvapálinka

Aged Hungarian Szilvapálinka is a refined plum brandy matured for years, reaching 46% ABV with rich fruit notes. HTS 2208.90.1500 covers this high-value Slivovitz-style spirit over $3.43/liter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2208.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If classified as rum from sugarcane or molasses

Rum provisions apply to sugarcane spirits, differentiating from fruit brandies like Slivovitz.

9801.00.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for small samples under free entry allowance

Certain alcoholic beverage samples qualify for duty-free entry under Chapter 98 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide aging certificates if claiming 'aged' to support valuation and avoid disputes

Test for carbon dioxide content to rule out effervescent wine misclassification

Register brand with TTB; duplicate names trigger qualification proceedings