Hard Seltzer Flavor Emulsion
Alcohol-stabilized fruit flavor emulsion containing 17% alcohol for hard seltzer production lines. Falls under HTS 2106.90.12.00 as a compound preparation for fermented beverage manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If part of complete fermented seltzer beverage
Low-alcohol fermented beverages classified as vermouth/other wines
If synthetic flavoring without alcohol stabilization
Non-alcoholic food flavors go to Chapter 33 headings
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document as flavor emulsion requiring fermentation/dilution,Avoid packaging resembling consumer RTD beverages,Include stability data showing alcohol as preservative only
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