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Pisco Brandy in 12-Liter Bulk Bottle from Japan

Peruvian or Chilean Pisco, aromatic grape brandy in 12-liter glass bulk bottle for mixology. HTS 2208.90.40.00 covers this 'other' brandy >4L, >$2.38/L value, <80% vol alcohol. Not champagne 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

• Pisco requires origin certification; fake labels common pitfall leading to seizures

• Declare as 'brandy' not 'spirit' to avoid whiskies heading; grape distillation key

• Bulk glass needs secure packaging; breakage voids claims without proper insurance