E&J VS Brandy from China
E&J VS is a blended brandy with an alcoholic strength by volume less than 80% vol, valued between $2.38 and $3.43 per liter, packaged in 750ml glass bottles. It falls under HTS 2208.90.25.00 as 'other brandy' in containers holding not over 4 liters within the specified value range. This classification applies to imported brandy spirits excluding Armagnac, Cognac, or Kirsch.
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
• Obtain Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from TTB prior to importation and ensure labels match exactly
• Provide proof gallon documentation; duties are calculated on proof liters adjusted for actual alcohol strength at 15.56°C
• Verify value per liter declaration to confirm fit within 2208.90.25.00 range; misvaluation risks reclassification