Korbel XS Brandy from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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