Hennessy VSOP Cognac

Hennessy VSOP is a premium cognac brandy produced from distilled white wine grapes in the Cognac region of France, aged in oak barrels for smoothness. It has an alcoholic strength under 80% vol (typically 40%) and is packaged in 700ml bottles holding less than 4 liters, with a value exceeding $3.43 per liter. Classified under HTS 2208.90.3000 as 'other brandy' valued over $3.43/liter.

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.

2208.20.50.00Same rate: 17.5%

If classified as Cognac with specific age designation like VS or VSOP

Cognac meeting age and production standards falls under dedicated Cognac subheading rather than general 'other brandy'.

2208.90.01.00Same rate: 17.5%

If American brandy or domestic-type brandy

Brandy produced in US style or from US may shift to subheadings for imitation or domestic brandies.

2208.90Same rate: 17.5%

If valued ≤$3.43/liter

Value threshold determines subheading within 'other brandy in <4L containers'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) formula approval and COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) prior to importation

Duties calculated on proof liter basis; verify alcohol strength at 20°C and provide lab analysis certificates