Serbian Traditional Šljivovica
Serbian Traditional Šljivovica is a potent plum distillate at 42% ABV, handmade in copper stills per ancestral methods. It qualifies for HTS 2208.90.1500 as Slivovitz brandy exceeding $3.43/liter valuation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for industrial or denatured ethyl alcohol use
Undenatured ethyl alcohol <80% ABV for non-beverage purposes shifts to heading 2207, excluding potable spirits.
If other fruit brandy not specifically Slivovitz (e.g., apricot)
Non-plum fruit brandies like barack pálinka use general fruit brandy provisions before Slivovitz specificity.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label must declare 'product of [country]' and exact ABV; non-compliance leads to FDA holds
• Use bonded warehouse for storage to defer duties; calculate proof liters precisely at 15.56°C
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