Ratafia de Champagne in 6-Liter Plastic Pouch from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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