Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 22089020: Brandy, except slivovitz, in containers each holding not over 4 liters, valued not over $2.38/liter

Brandy, a type of distilled spirit, falls under the HS Code 22089020. This code specifically refers to brandy that is not slivovitz and is packaged in containers that do not exceed 4 liters in volume. Additionally, the value of this brandy should not exceed $2.38 per liter.

When it comes to trade, countries often have various trade barriers and market restrictions in place. However, under the bound/MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate, whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This ensures fair and equal treatment for all countries involved.

The quantity unit used to measure brandy falling under this HS Code is proof liters (PFL). This unit helps determine the alcoholic proof of the brandy, which is a measure of its alcohol content.

There are several special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 22089020. These programs offer different rates of duty or duty-free treatment for specific countries or regions. The following is a breakdown of some of these programs:

• Free: This applies only to imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) under that subheading. This means that brandy imported from these countries will receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement, brandy imported from Canada or Mexico will receive duty-free treatment.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Brandy imported from eligible countries in Africa will receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Brandy imported from eligible countries in the Caribbean region will receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Israel Special Rate: Brandy imported from Israel will receive duty-free treatment.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Brandy imported from countries in the Dominican Republic and Central America will receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Australia Special Rate: Brandy imported from Australia will receive a duty rate of 15.7? per proof liter.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Brandy imported from Bahrain will receive a duty rate of 11.8? per proof liter.
• Chile Special Rate: Brandy imported from Chile will receive a duty rate of 9.8? per proof liter.
• Jordan Special Rate: Brandy imported from Jordan will receive a duty rate of 10.5? per proof liter.
• Morocco Special Rate: Brandy imported from Morocco will receive a duty rate of 15.8? per proof liter.
• Oman Special Rate: Brandy imported from Oman will receive a duty rate of 18.9? per proof liter.
• Peru Special Rate: Brandy imported from Peru will receive a duty rate of 20.5? per proof liter.
• Singapore Special Rate: Brandy imported from Singapore will receive a duty rate of 7.1? per proof liter.

When it comes to importing brandy under HS Code 22089020, the United States has a few specific states that are known for their imports. These states include the Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia, and Nevada.

On the other hand, when it comes to exporting brandy falling under this HS Code, the state of Arkansas in the United States is known for its exports.

HS Code 22089020 is specifically assigned to brandy, except slivovitz, in containers each holding not over 4 liters and valued not over $2.38 per liter. This code helps in identifying and classifying brandy for trade purposes, and it is important to consider the special tariff preference programs and duty rates associated with it when engaging in international trade.