Non-Alcoholic Brandy Flavor Imitation from China
A non-alcoholic beverage mimicking the flavor and aroma of brandy, with ethyl alcohol content under 80% vol and less than 0.5% ABV overall, classified under 2208.90.71 as an imitation spirituous beverage. It uses synthetic essences and colorings to replicate brandy without distillation. Ideal for mocktails or non-drinking consumers.
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
• Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C is under 80% and provide lab analysis certificates to CBP for proof liter duty calculation
• Label clearly as 'imitation' or 'non-alcoholic' to avoid misclassification into genuine spirits headings 2208.20-2208.50