Korbel XS Brandy

Korbel XS is a smooth blended brandy at 40% ABV, packaged in 750ml bottles with value fitting $2.38-$3.43/liter range. Falls under HTS 2208.90.25.00 as non-specified brandy in small containers. Excludes champagne-style brandy depletions or premium appellations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.90Same rate: 17.5%

If in bulk containers >4L

Container size over 4L shifts classification regardless of brandy type or value.

2207Lower: 11.9% vs 17.5%

If non-ethyl alcohol base

Undenatured ethyl alcohol <80% ABV but not brandy spirits goes to heading 2207.

2208.90.72Same rate: 17.5%

If flavored brandy liqueur >40% ABV

Spirituous beverages with added sugar/flavor over 40% ABV classify differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use certified laboratory analysis for ABV verification; must be <80% vol for this chapter placement

Declare exact value per liter based on commercial invoice; CBP verifies against market data

Package in original sealed containers; repackaged brandy risks classification as 2208.90.90

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E&J VS Brandy

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.

Christian Brothers VS Brandy

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.

Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy

Paul Masson Grande Amber is a budget brandy blend at 40% ABV, valued approximately $2.80/liter in 1.75L plastic bottles. HTS 2208.90.25.00 covers this as other brandy in ≤4L containers within value limits. Standard for imported blended brandies excluding geographic indications.

Imperial Brandy VSOP

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.

Old Havana Brandy

Old Havana is a Spanish-style brandy valued $3.00/liter in 750ml bottles, under 80% ABV, fitting HTS 2208.90.25.00 for other brandy ≤4L. Bulk-import friendly brandy without protected designation. Standard spirit classification per HTS hierarchy.