Ratafia de Champagne in 6-Liter Plastic Pouch

Ratafia de Champagne is a French ratafia liqueur made from grape juice and marc brandy, with strength under 80% vol. It falls under HTS 2208.90.46.60 when packaged in bulk containers over 4 liters, like 6-liter pouches for commercial use.

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.

2208.70Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If containing liqueurs or cordials with added flavors beyond ratafia specs

Ratafia with significant added essences or sweeteners may classify under general liqueurs.

2208.90.72Same rate: 17.5%

If for containers holding 4 liters or less

Retail-sized ratafia bottles use different statistical suffixes.

2206.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If sold as a fermented vermouth-style product

Certain ratafias resembling vermouth with herbs fall under other spirituous beverages.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit TTB import permit and ensure product meets US alcohol content labeling standards for liqueurs

Use proper proof gallon declarations; duties scale with actual proof relative to 100 proof standard

Avoid pitfalls by confirming 'ratafia' designation—mislabeling as generic cordial shifts classification