2208.90.40.00/American Bulk Brandy in 5-Gallon Cask/China

American Bulk Brandy in 5-Gallon Cask from China

California-produced grape brandy in 20-liter (5-gallon) oak cask for aging or blending. Classified in HTS 2208.90.40.00 for brandy >4L containers valued >$2.38/L, <80% ABV. Bulk format for craft distillers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

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)

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Import Tips

• Leverage Foreign Trade Zones for manipulation/processing to defer duties on high-value spirits

• Ensure cask liners prevent leakage; CBP inspects for integrity in alcohol shipments

• Document aging process; unaged 'white' brandy might classify differently if <80% vol