U.S. imports of Spirits Distilled from Grape Wine or Grape Marc (SITC 11242) totaled $87.1M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Spirits Distilled from Grape Wine or Grape Marc paid $7.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.71% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Spirits Distilled from Grape Wine or Grape Marc imports of $87.1M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $69.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGrape-based distilled spirits—principally Cognac, Armagnac, Pisco, grappa, and marc brandies—are classified here based on their grape-derived raw material, distinguishing them from grain or sugarcane spirits. TTB enforces standards of identity that protect geographic designations like Cognac (which must originate in the Cognac region of France) and Pisco (subject to ongoing US-origin designation discussions between Peru and Chile). Each label requires a COLA, and age statements on brandy labels are strictly regulated. The premium Cognac segment is particularly value-dense, making accurate valuation and classification important for both duty and excise tax purposes.
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1.2K import shipments a month
TTB recognizes Cognac as a distinctive product of France, meaning only spirits produced in the legally defined Cognac region using approved methods may use that designation on US labels. Importers must ensure the product's certificate of origin and production documentation support the designation before applying for a COLA. Misuse of the Cognac designation can result in label rejection or import detention.
TTB requires that age statements on brandy labels reflect the youngest spirit in the blend and be supported by production records from the distillery. For Cognac, the BNIC (Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac) certificate typically serves as the primary supporting document. Importers should obtain and retain these records as part of their COLA application file.
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Basic heading 11242 · $87.1M of $2.5B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
France and Mexico together supply 99% of it. Peru pays 11.8% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$87.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $751.8M of Spirits Distilled from Grape Wine or Grape Marc and exported $110.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.