Valued not over $2.38/liter
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: > Other: > Brandy: > Other: > In containers each holding not over 4 liters: > Valued not over $2.38/liter
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 2208.90.20.00
Cheap Cognac Brandy
A low-cost cognac brandy produced in the Cognac region of France, with an alcoholic strength under 80% vol, packaged in 750ml bottles valued under $2.38 per liter. It falls under HTS 2208.90.20.00 as 'other brandy' (not Armagnac) in containers holding not over 4 liters and meeting the value threshold. This classification applies to undistinguished brandy spirits imported for retail or bulk use.
Bulk Fruit Brandy
Inexpensive brandy distilled from fruits like plum or cherry, under 80% ABV, in 1-liter containers valued below $2.38/L. Classified under HTS 2208.90.20.00 as 'other' brandy not specified elsewhere, suitable for cocktails or rebottling. Meets criteria for low-value import in small containers.
Plum Slivovitz Brandy
Traditional Eastern European plum-distilled brandy (slivovitz), under 80% ABV, in 375ml bottles valued <$2.38/L. Fits HTS 2208.90.20.00 as generic 'other brandy' in compliant small containers, for casual consumption.
Discount Apple Brandy
Budget apple brandy (calvados-style but non-protected), <80% ABV, 1L bottle under $2.38/L value. Under HTS 2208.90.20.00 for low-value other brandy in ≤4L containers.
Economy Peach Brandy
Low-end peach fruit brandy, alcoholic strength <80% vol, in 500ml containers valued not over $2.38/L. HTS 2208.90.20.00 applies to this other brandy category for affordable imports.
Generic Barrel-Aged Brandy
No-frills barrel-aged brandy under 80% strength, 1L bottle <$2.38/L. Classified in HTS 2208.90.20.00 as low-value other brandy.
Low-Value Grape Brandy
Economy grape brandy from non-appellation regions, <80% vol alcohol, in 700ml bottles priced under $2.38/L. HTS 2208.90.20.00 covers this as 'other brandy' in small, low-value containers, excluding premium or regionally named types.
Budget Cherry Brandy Liqueur Base
Inexpensive cherry-distilled brandy base <80% ABV, 750ml valued <$2.38/L, before full liqueur processing. Fits 'other brandy' in HTS 2208.90.20.00 for small container low-value spirits.