Serbian Traditional Šljivovica from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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