Spanish Brandy de Jerez in 10-Liter Drum from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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