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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 2208.90.75.00
Neutral Grain Spirits 45% ABV
High-purity distilled spirit from grain mash, 45% ABV, used for blending or rectification, not for direct consumption. Fits HTS 2208.90.75.00 as other spirits under 80% ABV, distinct from high-proof ethyl alcohol headings. Duties per proof liter per U.S. notes.
Soju 25% ABV
Korean distilled spirit from rice or sweet potato, diluted to 25% ABV, clear and unflavored. As a low-ABV spirit not matching specific types, it goes to HTS 2208.90.75.00 'other spirits'.
Pálinka Plum Spirit 45% ABV
Hungarian fruit brandy from fermented plums, double-distilled to 45% ABV. Classified as 'other spirits' in HTS 2208.90.75.00 since not whiskey/rum/etc., with proof-based duties.
Aquavit 42% ABV
Scandinavian caraway-flavored spirit, pot-distilled to 42% ABV. Falls under HTS 2208.90.75.00 as other flavored spirits not gin.
Ouzo 40% ABV
Greek anise spirit that louches, 40% ABV. HTS 2208.90.75.00 for other spirits.
Rakia Grape Spirit 43% ABV
Balkan grape pomace spirit, 43% ABV. Other spirits per 2208.90.75.00.
Vodka 40% ABV
A clear distilled spirit made from fermented grains or potatoes, with an alcoholic strength by volume of 40 percent, bottled for retail consumption. This falls under HTS 2208.90.75.00 as a spirit other than whiskey, rum, gin, or vodka explicitly listed elsewhere, though commonly classified here for general unflavored vodka under 'other spirits'. Duty is assessed on a proof liter basis per U.S. notes.
Tequila 38% ABV
A spirit distilled from fermented blue agave plant, aged or unaged, with 38% ABV, presented in consumer bottles. Classified in HTS 2208.90.75.00 as 'other spirits' since tequila lacks a dedicated subheading like whiskey or rum. Proof liter duty applies based on U.S. notes for spirits.
Aguardiente 42% ABV
Colombian sugarcane spirit flavored with anise, 42% ABV, traditional liquor in glass bottles. As an anise-flavored spirit not gin or geneva, it classifies under HTS 2208.90.75.00 'other spirits'. Proof liter taxation applies.
Grappa 40% ABV
Italian pomace brandy from fermented grape skins, distilled to 40% ABV, unaged in bottles. Lacks brandy subheading specificity, thus 'other spirits' in HTS 2208.90.75.00 with proof liter duties.