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

19.4%

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
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)

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