Spanish Brandy de Jerez in 10-Liter Drum

Brandy de Jerez from Andalusia, aged in sherry casks, bulk-packed in 10-liter plastic drums for export. HTS 2208.90.40.00 applies to this 'other' brandy in >4L containers valued over $2.38/L, alcohol by volume <80%. Ideal for cocktail manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.90.30.00Same rate: 17.5%

If valued ≤$2.38/liter

Lower value per liter uses cheaper duty rate in adjacent 'other brandy' subheading.

2208.60Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If rum-based brandy blend

Material origin (e.g., sugarcane vs grape) may shift to rum or whiskies headings.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If U.S. goods returned after processing

Returned U.S. brandy bulk avoids full duties under Chapter 98 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with country of origin and 'brandy' per TTB; bulk imports often need post-import bottling approval

Test for CO2 content if effervescent; excess could misclassify as wine-spirit hybrid

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