Discount Apple Brandy from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Use FMV for valuation if related-party; CBP rejects inflated affiliate pricing
• Pre-clear with TTB for non-beverage claims if for industrial end use
• Avoid packaging as gift sets; sets with glasses shift classification