Vodka Liqueur Base Syrup from Japan
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.
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 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