Korbel XS Brandy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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