Industrial Grape Brandy Drums

Grape-based brandy for non-potable uses like extraction solvent, packed in 200L drums, <80% ABV and under $2.38/L value. Fits HTS 2208.90.35.00 for bulk low-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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If chemically denatured for solvents

Denatured alcohol preparations fall under Chapter 38 prepared binders/chemicals.

2208.90.05.00Same rate: 17.5%

If brandy in >4L but different value tier

Value thresholds segment rates within the bulk brandy provisions.

2206.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If fermented but under 0.5% ABV

Chapter note defines non-alcoholic cutoff; low strength goes to vermouth/ferments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include MSDS sheets affirming industrial non-beverage end-use to facilitate clearance

Pre-validate container sizes; even slight under 4L changes entire classification

Monitor temperature for ABV testing at 20°C per chapter notes