Serbian Traditional Šljivovica from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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