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%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
• 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