Christian Brothers VS Brandy from China
Christian Brothers VS is an American blended brandy at around 40% ABV, valued $2.50-$3.20/liter in 1L bottles under 4L capacity. Classified under HTS 2208.90.25.00 for other brandy spirits not specified elsewhere. Meets criteria for non-premium brandy imports in the designated value bracket.
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
• Submit TTB formula approval if brandy contains added flavors or sweeteners beyond standard production
• Containers must hold ≤4L; larger formats classify under different container size provisions
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete alcohol content certification leading to CBP holds