Faux Cognac Liqueur Imitation from China
Non-alcoholic imitation of cognac with grape distillate flavors, vanilla, and <80% vol ethyl alcohol, under 2208.90.71. Mimics oak-aged brandy for sipping or cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish from real brandy (2208.20) via formula disclosure
• Acetic acid content irrelevant as not vinegar per 2209 note