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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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