Bulk Fruit Brandy from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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