Hennessy VSOP Cognac from China
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.
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
• 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