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

American Bulk Brandy in 5-Gallon Cask from Mexico

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 — 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

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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