Industrial Grape Brandy Drums from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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