Korbel XS Brandy from Germany
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.
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
• 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