Whiskey Cocktail Syrup Mix from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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