Ratafia de Champagne in 6-Liter Plastic Pouch from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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