Amaretto DiSaronno Style Syrup
Amaretto DiSaronno Style Syrup is a compound alcoholic preparation with 28% alcohol by weight, formulated with almond extract and apricot kernels to replicate the flavour of amaretto liqueur. It is specifically designed for use as a cocktail base or in the manufacture of beverages, not as a flavouring agent based on odoriferous substances. This places it under tariff item 2106.90.96, which covers compound alcoholic preparations for beverage manufacturing with an alcoholic strength exceeding 0.5% by volume.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the syrup is based on odoriferous substances and used as a flavouring
Odoriferous preparations for beverage manufacture fall under Chapter 33, not Chapter 21.
If the product is sold directly as a beverage rather than for manufacturing
Compound alcoholic preparations for direct consumption are classified as spirits under heading 2208.
If the product does not meet the specific criteria of this item
Residual heading for other food preparations not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not based on odoriferous substances; if it contains such, it may be reclassified under heading 3302
• Declare the exact alcohol by volume and intended use (beverage manufacturing) to avoid misclassification
• Keep records of the formulation to support the tariff classification if requested by the CBSA
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