Bulk Fruit Brandy from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit formula approval to TTB pre-import; fruit brandies often require ingredient disclosure
• Avoid misdeclaration of value—use transaction records; CBP audits low-value claims rigorously
• Ensure containers ≤4L; larger sizes fall under different container-based subheadings