Low-Grade Fruit Brandy Bulk from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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