Aged Hungarian Szilvapálinka from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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