Sloe Gin Fruit Preserves Jar from Japan
Sloes preserved with trace gin (<0.5% alcohol), in syrup for retail jars. Still under HTS 2008.99.60.00 as non-spirit dominant plum preserves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Lab test alcohol <0.5% vol to avoid Chapter 22
• TTB approval if marketed as 'gin fruit'
• Declare trace spirit clearly