Damassine Pear Brandy from Japan
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.
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
• 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