Mirabelle Plum Eau-de-Vie from China
Mirabelle is a delicate yellow plum brandy from Lorraine, distilled to <80% vol in ≤4L bottles, classified HTS 2208.90.46.30 as ratafia. Its single-varietal fruit fermentation fits the unsweetened spirit profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• AOC documentation strengthens authenticity claims during valuation disputes
• Bonded entry defers duties; ideal for seasonal imports
• Watch alcoholmeter calibration; discrepancies cause holds