Armagnac Brandy in 6-Liter Metal Can from China
Aged Armagnac from Gascony, France, a grape-based brandy in a 6-liter metal canister for industrial blending. Falls under HTS 2208.90.40.00 as 'other' brandy over 4 liters valued >$2.38/L, ethyl alcohol <80% vol. Bulk packaging targets distillers rather than consumers.
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)
Import Tips
• Submit TTB Import Permit and formula for non-beverage or blending use if applicable to reduce duties
• Verify container holds exactly over 4L; CBP measures capacity, mismeasurement leads to reclassification
• Include commercial invoice showing value per liter; high-value brandies need detailed provenance docs