Armagnac Bulk Spirits from China
Traditional Armagnac brandy distilled from wine, under 80% ABV, low-value bulk in 20L barrels valued <$2.38/L for aging or rebottling. HTS 2208.90.35.00 covers this as other brandy in large low-cost containers.
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
• Submit certificate of origin proving Armagnac status but note it remains 'other brandy' due to bulk form
• Calculate duties precisely using Treasury proof methods; discrepancies lead to penalties
• Declare exact container capacities; over 4L triggers this subheading even for premium origins