Rum Punch Flavor Concentrate

A 40% alcohol by weight concentrate made with rum essence, fruit juices, and sweeteners, designed for dilution into tropical rum punches. Falls under HTS 2106.90.1500 for compound alcoholic preps (20-50% alcohol) used in making beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.9%+17.5%19.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇨🇦Canada1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇩🇪Germany1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇯🇵Japan1.9%+10.0%11.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.40Lower: 10% vs 19.4%

If sold as ready-mixed rum-based punch for direct consumption

Retail-ready rum punches are whiskies/spirits under Chapter 22, not manufacturing preps.

2106.90.52.00Lower: 17.5% vs 19.4%

If over 50% alcohol by weight

Higher alcohol concentrations have separate subheadings within the same compound prep category.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 19.4%

If alcohol-free and purely vegetable-based mixes

Excludes alcoholic preps; chapter notes push pure veg mixes to heading 0712.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FDA prior notice and ensure container labels specify 'for manufacturing use only' to prevent retail confusion

Declare as non-TTB regulated if purely for food/bev production; consult TTB for formula approval if needed