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2208.90.14.00 - In containers each holding over 4 liters 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitypf.liters
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty$1.32/pf. liter
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 2208.90.14.00, specifically covers brandies of the "Slivovitz" type, which are valued not over $3.43 per liter, and are presented in containers each holding more than 4 liters. Slivovitz is a fruit brandy, typically made from plums, originating from Central and Eastern Europe. The key classification criteria at this level are the type of spirit (Slivovitz brandy), its valuation threshold, and the volume of the individual containers.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 2208.90.12.00, solely by the size of the packaging. While 2208.90.12.00 pertains to Slivovitz brandy valued under the specified threshold and packed in containers of 4 liters or less, this code, 2208.90.14.00, applies exclusively to the same type of spirit when it is packaged in containers exceeding 4 liters. Both categories fall under the broader umbrella of "Other" brandies within the "Beverages, spirits and vinegar" chapter.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is complete at this level, relying on the defined parameters of spirit type, valuation, and container volume to accurately categorize the imported or exported goods. Importers and exporters should carefully verify the per-liter valuation and the volume of each individual container to ensure correct classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2208.90.14.00?
HTS code 2208.90.14.00 covers In containers each holding over 4 liters under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar.
›What products are classified under 2208.90.14.00?
This classification covers In containers each holding over 4 liters. It is a subcategory of Valued not over $3.43/liter:.
›What is the import duty rate for 2208.90.14.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2208.90.14.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is $1.32/pf. liter.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2208.90.14.00?
Imports under HTS 2208.90.14.00 are measured in pf.liters.

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