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

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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