Rum Punch Flavor Concentrate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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