Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula Cognac from China
Pierre Ferrand 1840 recreates 19th-century cognac style using old pot stills, aged in new oak at 45.1% ABV. 750ml bottle under 4L, luxury pricing >$3.43/liter. HTS 2208.90.3000 for premium brandy category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Higher ABV (>40%) increases proof liter duty; provide exact distillation records
• Gift set packaging requires separate classification for non-brandy elements