Swedish Bitters Herbal Concentrate
Swedish Bitters Herbal Concentrate is a traditional herbal bitter extract from roots and herbs, used in minute quantities for medicinal cooking aids. Its repulsive standalone taste and alcoholic strength below 80% vol place it under tariff item 2208.90.30.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the concentrate is a medicament
Chapter 22 excludes medicaments of heading 30.03 or 30.04.
If prepared for culinary purposes
Culinary preparations not suitable as beverages are excluded from Chapter 22.
If deemed potable despite bitterness
Residual code for other spirituous beverages under 80% vol.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the concentrate is not fit for consumption as a beverage and is intended for medicinal cooking aids
• Document the alcohol strength below 80% vol and the herbal ingredients
• If the product is a natural health product, verify licensing with Health Canada before import
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