Whiskey Cocktail Syrup Mix from Japan
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 — 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
• 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