Tequila Flavor Potentiator from Germany
High-alcohol concentrate >50% by weight enhancing agave and citrus notes in tequila production, used by distillers for flavor balancing. Classified 2106.90.18.00 as compound preparation for beverages, separate from finished tequilas.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Alcohol content must be verified by weight, not volume, per HTS specification
• Include distillery end-user letters confirming manufacturing intent