Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Plastic bottles acceptable but must meet FDA/TTB container standards; no lead solder permitted
• Include distilling records proving brandy production from wine spirits
• Watch for reclassification if value fluctuates; maintain consistent pricing documentation