Whiskey Cocktail Syrup Mix from China
Syrup base with 25% whiskey alcohol by weight, bitters, and sugar for creating old fashioned or manhattan cocktails in bars. HTS 2106.90.1500 applies to these intermediate alcoholic preps for beverage production.
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
• Submit detailed ingredient breakdown; over 20% alcohol triggers specific duties and TTB scrutiny
• Ensure no meat/sausage content over 20% per chapter notes to stay out of Chapter 16