Vermouth Base Concentrate from Japan
A concentrated syrup containing 15% alcohol by weight, used by beverage manufacturers to produce vermouth cocktails. Classified under HTS 2106.90.12.00 as a compound alcoholic preparation for beverage manufacture with alcohol content not over 20% by weight.
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
• Verify alcohol content certification from manufacturer showing ≤20% by weight,Include end-use statement proving for beverage manufacturing, not direct consumption,Avoid misclassification as finished beverage (2208) by emphasizing concentrate form