Akevitt Lys from Germany
Akevitt Lys is a clear, unaged Danish aquavit with bold caraway and dill notes, distilled to about 40% ABV. It is an undenatured ethyl alcohol spirit of less than 80% vol, intended for consumption as a spirituous beverage. It falls under this tariff item as it is a spirit for use as an alcoholic beverage, not classified under a specific sibling item like tequila or fruit brandies.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is labeled with its alcoholic strength by volume (ABV) at 20°C, as required by CBSA
• Provide a commercial invoice with the product's value and origin to determine applicable duties
• Verify that the product is not prepared for culinary purposes, which would exclude it from Chapter 22