Vodka 40% ABV from Canada
A clear distilled spirit made from fermented grains, typically achieving 40% alcoholic strength by volume, falling under HTS 2208.90.80.20 as a spirituous beverage less than 80% ABV and not otherwise specified. This classification applies to neutral spirits like vodka used for drinking.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification of alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C and proof calculation per U.S
• Treasury standards to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact proof liters on entry documents; duties scale with proof relative to 100 proof—common pitfall is inaccurate temperature measurement
• Obtain TTB approval for formula and labeling; bulk shipments require gauging reports to prevent penalties