Salers Gentiane Aperitif
Salers Gentiane Aperitif is a French aperitif made by macerating gentian roots in a base of grape alcohol and fresh grape wine, resulting in a bitter, plant-flavoured beverage. Its alcoholic strength by volume is below 18.3% vol, placing it under tariff item 2205.90.10 as a flavoured wine of fresh grapes. The gentian flavouring qualifies as an aromatic substance under heading 22.05.
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 alcoholic strength by volume exceeds 22.9% vol
Higher-strength flavoured wines fall under this sibling tariff item.
If the product is made from grape alcohol without a significant fresh grape wine base
Without a wine base, it would be classified as a spirituous beverage.
If imported as a concentrated gentian extract rather than a ready-to-drink beverage
The extract form would be classified as a vegetable saponin or extract, not a beverage.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the alcohol content does not exceed 18.3% vol; CBSA may require a certificate of analysis
• Classify as a flavoured wine of fresh grapes, not as a bitters or liqueur, to avoid reclassification under heading 22.08
• Keep records of the wine base and flavouring ingredients in case of a CBSA verification
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