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2208.90.15.00 - Valued over $3.43/liter 🖩

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$2.35/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 category, HTS 2208.90.15.00, specifically classifies slivovitz, a type of brandy, that is valued at over $3.43 per liter. Slivovitz is a fruit brandy, typically made from plums, and this classification pertains to its higher value variants. The alcoholic strength by volume for all spirits within heading 2208 is a critical factor, and for this specific subcategory, the valuation serves as the primary differentiator.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Valued not over $3.43/liter," is purely based on the per-liter monetary worth of the slivovitz. Both are slivovitz, a type of brandy, and fall under the broader classification of "Other" undenatured ethyl alcohol and spirituous beverages. The key difference lies in the assessed import or export value.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under HTS 2208.90.15.00 is on confirming the product is indeed slivovitz, that it is not denatured ethyl alcohol, and that its value exceeds the stated threshold of $3.43 per liter. This valuation is typically determined based on the invoice price or an appraised value by customs authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2208.90.15.00?
HTS code 2208.90.15.00 covers Valued over $3.43/liter under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar.
›What products are classified under 2208.90.15.00?
This classification covers Valued over $3.43/liter. It is a subcategory of Slivovitz:.
›What is the import duty rate for 2208.90.15.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2208.90.15.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is $2.35/pf. liter.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2208.90.15.00?
Imports under HTS 2208.90.15.00 are measured in pf.liters.

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