Old Havana Brandy from Japan
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.
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
• Origin certificates helpful for non-EU brandy proving distillation source
• Declare container material; glass/plastic both qualify if ≤4L
• Sample imports use 9811.00.20 for duty-free testing quantities