Low-Value Grape Brandy from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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