Salers Gentiane Aperitif from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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