Plum Slivovitz Bulk Drums from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide distillation logs confirming <80% ABV at 20°C measurement
• Label in English for TTB review; non-compliant seized