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Tequila Flavor Potentiator from Japan

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 — 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

Alcohol content must be verified by weight, not volume, per HTS specification

Include distillery end-user letters confirming manufacturing intent