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
11.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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