Plum Slivovitz Bulk Drums from China
Traditional plum brandy (Slivovitz) low-grade bulk in drums >4L, <$2.38/L value, <80% ABV for export blending. Under HTS 2208.90.35.00 as inexpensive 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
• Provide distillation logs confirming <80% ABV at 20°C measurement
• Label in English for TTB review; non-compliant seized