Low-Value Grape Brandy from China
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.
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
• ,Label per TTB COLA standards; pitfall is incomplete health warnings on small containers
• For retail import, ensure not sold as set with mixers to avoid composite goods rules