Rum Punch Flavor Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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