Aged Hungarian Szilvapálinka from China
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 — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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