Low-Grade Fruit Brandy Bulk
Distilled spirit from fermented fruits like plum or cherry, classified as brandy <80% ABV, <$2.38/L in 10L+ containers for industrial flavoring. HTS 2208.90.35.00 applies to these low-value large-pack other brandies.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added liqueurs or sweeteners
Blended with non-spirit elements like sugar syrup shifts to liqueurs heading.
If in >4L containers but valued $2.38-$3.43/L
Progressive value bands within brandy bulk subheadings determine exact rate.
If flavored and sold as food syrup base
Non-alcoholic strength or food product use moves it out of Chapter 22 spirits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document fruit origin and distillation process to confirm brandy status over generic spirits
• Avoid common pitfall of lumping with cordials; pure distillates stay in 2208
• Use calibrated scales for valuation proof; CBP often tests low-value claims
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Bulk Brandy for Industrial Solvent
Undenatured brandy with less than 80% ABV, valued under $2.38 per liter, packaged in containers over 4 liters, used primarily as a solvent in manufacturing processes rather than for consumption. Classified under HTS 2208.90.35.00 due to its brandy base and low value bulk packaging for non-beverage applications.
Cheap Bulk Cognac Base Blend
Low-value brandy-style spirit from cognac region grapes, under 80% ABV and $2.38/L, shipped in 5L+ drums for further blending into finished products. Falls under HTS 2208.90.35.00 as 'other brandy' in bulk over 4L at low valuation.
Armagnac Bulk Spirits
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.
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.
Discount Kirschwasser Bulk
Cherry-distilled Kirsch brandy in economy bulk >4L containers, valued <$2.38/L, <80% ABV for food industry flavoring. Classified HTS 2208.90.35.00 as low-value other brandy.
Economy Calvados Base
Apple cider-distilled brandy bulk in 10L+ at <$2.38/L, <80% ABV for industrial aging stock. HTS 2208.90.35.00 captures low-value other brandy shipments.