Spanish Brandy de Jerez in 10-Liter Drum from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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