Liqueurs and cordials
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. > Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products > Liqueurs and cordials > Liqueurs and cordials
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Products classified under Tariff item 2208.70.00
Amaretto Disaronno
Amaretto Disaronno is an Italian almond-flavored liqueur made from apricot kernels, apricot distillate, and burnt sugar, with an alcoholic strength of about 28% by volume. Its sweet, aromatic profile derived from spirit and flavorings qualifies it as a liqueur or cordial under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur combines Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa, and vanilla at 17% ABV, emulsified for smoothness. It falls under tariff item 2208.70.00 as a dairy-containing cordial where cream is a principal flavor component in a spirit base.
Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur
Benedictine D.O.M. is a herbal liqueur from France made with 27 plants and spices aged in oak at 40% ABV. Its proprietary botanical blend and sweetened spirit base qualify it as a liqueur under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Butterscotch Schnapps DeKuyper
DeKuyper Butterscotch Schnapps is a neutral spirit flavored with butterscotch and sugar at 15-30% ABV. Its sweetened, flavored profile qualifies it as a cordial or liqueur under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
Chambord is a black raspberry liqueur from France infused with cognac, vanilla, and honey at 16.5% ABV. Its fruit and cognac spirit base with added aromatics and sweetness qualifies it under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Chartreuse Green Liqueur
Chartreuse Green is a French herbal liqueur made by Carthusian monks with 130 herbs and spices at 55% ABV. Its complex botanical cordial distillation process qualifies it under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Drambuie Whisky Liqueur
Drambuie is a sweetened Scotch whisky liqueur with heather honey and herbs at 40% ABV from Scotland. Its whisky base flavored and sweetened qualifies as a cordial under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
Frangelico is an Italian hazelnut and herb liqueur at 20% ABV made from Piedmont Tonda Gentile hazelnuts. Its nut cordial infusion qualifies it under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Grand Marnier Liqueur
Grand Marnier is a premium French liqueur blending Cognac with bitter orange essence, typically around 40% ABV. It qualifies under tariff item 2208.70.00 as a flavored spirituous beverage where spirit is the base.
Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
Kahlúa is a rum-based coffee liqueur with sugar and vanilla at 20% ABV, originating from Mexico. Its spirituous nature flavored with coffee extracts and sweetened beyond plain rum qualifies it under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Midori Melon Liqueur
Midori is a bright green melon liqueur from Japan blending honeydew distillate with spirits at 20% ABV. Its distinctive fruit cordial profile with vibrant color and sweetness qualifies it under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Sambuca Romana
Sambuca Romana is an Italian anise-flavored liqueur with elderberry and sugar at 38% ABV, traditionally served with coffee beans. It qualifies under tariff item 2208.70.00 as a clear cordial with herbal spirit infusion.
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
St-Germain is a French elderflower liqueur handcrafted from Alpine flowers macerated in neutral spirits at 20% ABV. Its floral cordial essence with fresh flower petal infusions qualifies it under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur
Tia Maria is a Jamaican rum-based coffee liqueur with vanilla at 20% ABV. Its dark rum cordial with coffee character qualifies it under tariff item 2208.70.00.
Triple Sec Cointreau
Cointreau Triple Sec is a clear orange peel liqueur from France, distilled from sweet and bitter oranges at 40% ABV. Its high-proof cordial character with citrus distillates and minimal sugar qualifies it under tariff item 2208.70.00.