Brandy Compounding Base from Japan
Alcohol solution over 50% by weight with fruit distillates and sweeteners for creating brandy compounds in beverage production. HTS 2106.90.18.00 for manufacturing use, differentiated from retail brandies.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain records showing further processing into finished beverages within 1 year
• Declare as 'beverage compounding material, not for sale as is.'