Imperial Brandy VSOP from China
Imperial VSOP brandy at 40% ABV fits the $2.38-$3.43/liter value for 700ml bottles, classified as other brandy under HTS 2208.90.25.00. Non-appellation brandy suitable for general import in small containers. Meets all chapter notes for spirits under 80% vol.
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
• Age declaration optional but VSOP claims require substantiation if challenged
• Temperature-standardized ABV testing at 20°C per chapter notes
• Avoid shipping during extreme temperatures affecting proof measurement