E&J VS Brandy from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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