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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab test alcohol <0.5% vol to avoid Chapter 22
• TTB approval if marketed as 'gin fruit'
• Declare trace spirit clearly