Plum Slivovitz Brandy from China
Traditional Eastern European plum-distilled brandy (slivovitz), under 80% ABV, in 375ml bottles valued <$2.38/L. Fits HTS 2208.90.20.00 as generic 'other brandy' in compliant small containers, for casual consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide origin certificates if claiming preferential tariffs; common issue is undervaluation disputes
• Test CO2 content if effervescent to avoid sparkling wine misclass under chapter notes
• Document as finished spirit, not component, to prevent parts classification