Low-Value Grape Brandy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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