Damassine Pear Brandy
Damassine is a Swiss Williams pear eau-de-vie, distilled to less than 80% vol., packaged in containers not over 4 liters, fitting HTS 2208.90.46.30 as a ratafia fruit spirit. Its pure distillation from fermented pears distinguishes it from flavored liqueurs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in containers >4 liters
Packaging size dictates .46.30 vs .61; retail vs bulk packaging.
If rum-based or flavored rum ratafia
Cane spirit derivatives classify under rum headings, not generic ratafia.
If dried pears used in production, imported separately
Raw material imports as dried fruit under Chapter 7, not finished spirit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide geographic indication docs for protected names like 'Damassine' to support valuation
• Lab certification of <80% vol at 20°C prevents reclassification to pure ethyl alcohol
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