Vodka Liqueur Base Syrup
A concentrated syrup containing 30% alcohol by weight, primarily from vodka, blended with sugar and flavor extracts for mixing into cocktails. Classified under HTS 2106.90.1500 as a compound alcoholic preparation used in beverage manufacturing due to its alcohol content and purpose for further dilution into drinks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a finished, ready-to-drink liqueur
Completed alcoholic beverages ready for consumption fall under Chapter 22 as spirituous beverages, not food preparations.
If alcohol content is under 20% by weight
Lower alcohol preparations are classified in the general 'other' food prep subheading without specific alcohol limits.
If primarily a food-grade alcoholic flavoring for non-beverage use like desserts
Mixtures used as flavors in food rather than beverages shift to Chapter 33 for food preparations with doublers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact alcohol content via lab testing; U.S
• Customs requires precise measurement for this subheading
• Include production recipes and end-use statements proving it's for beverage manufacturing, not direct retail sale
• Avoid misclassification as finished liqueurs (2208); ensure labeling shows it's a base concentrate
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