Courvoisier VS Cognac

Courvoisier VS is a blended cognac brandy with floral and fruity notes, distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes and aged in Limousin oak. Packaged in 1-liter bottles (under 4L) at 40% ABV, retail value exceeds $3.43/liter. HTS 2208.90.3000 applies to this high-value 'other brandy'.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.30.30Same rate: 17.5%

If classified as Armagnac brandy

Armagnac from Gascony region has dedicated subheading distinct from Cognac/other brandy.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If returned US goods after foreign aging

US-manufactured brandy returned after overseas maturation qualifies for duty-free reimport.

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