Black Forest Kirsch in 10-Liter Metal Can

Black Forest Kirsch is premium German Kirschwasser from Black Forest cherries, under 80% ABV. Classified in HTS 2208.90.46.60 for bulk packaging in containers like 10-liter metal cans used for blending or rebottling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.30Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If labeled as whiskey or grain-neutral spirit based

Blended products with whiskey components shift away from fruit brandy headings.

2207.10Lower: 12.5% vs 17.5%

If ethyl alcohol strength is undistilled or under 80% but not liqueur-style

Undenatured ethyl alcohol without spirituous beverage characteristics uses different heading.

2208.90.50Same rate: 17.5%

If other fruit brandies like Slivovitz, not specifically Kirschwasser or ratafia

Plum or other non-cherry/plum ratafia brandies have separate subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide laboratory analysis certificate for alcohol strength at 20°C to support classification

Check container type compliance; metal cans must securely hold liquids without leakage