Aged Hungarian Szilvapálinka from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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