Vodka Base Syrup Concentrate
A high-alcohol syrup concentrate containing over 50% alcohol by weight, primarily neutral spirits flavored with subtle fruit essences, used by beverage manufacturers to produce flavored vodkas. It falls under HTS 2106.90.18.00 as a compound alcoholic preparation for beverage production, not classified as distilled spirits in Chapter 22 due to its syrupy additive composition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold for direct retail consumption as a flavored spirit
Retail-ready flavored spirits exceeding 50% alcohol vol. are classified in Chapter 22 as distilled beverages, not food preparations.
If alcohol content is between 0.5% and 50% by weight
Lower alcohol preparations for beverage manufacture fall under the general compound alcoholic prep subheading.
If it's essentially undenatured ethyl alcohol without flavor additives
Pure neutral spirits for industrial beverage use shift to Chapter 22 undistilled ethyl alcohol headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify alcohol content certification from supplier to confirm >50% by weight for proper classification under 2106.90.18.00
• Include end-use statement specifying beverage manufacturing to prevent reclassification as retail spirits under Chapter 22
• Watch for TTB labeling requirements even on imports for further processing; common pitfall is incomplete proof-of-use documentation
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.18.00
Whiskey Barrel Essence Extract
Over 50% alcohol by weight extract replicating whiskey barrel aging characteristics, with congeners and oak lactones for blending into new make spirit. Falls under 2106.90.18.00 for its role as a compound alcoholic preparation in beverage manufacturing.
Liqueur Flavor Pre-Mix
Concentrated pre-mix exceeding 50% alcohol by weight with herbal, fruit, and sugar syrups for liqueur production lines. Under 2106.90.18.00 as industrial compound alcoholic preparation.
Neutral Grain Spirit Flavor Essence
A concentrated alcoholic extract over 50% alcohol by weight made from neutral grain spirits infused with botanical essences for gin production. Classified in 2106.90.18.00 as it's a compound preparation used in manufacturing beverages, distinguished from finished gins in Chapter 22.
Rum Aging Flavor Concentrate
High-proof alcohol solution exceeding 50% by weight with oak, vanilla, and caramel compounds used to accelerate rum maturation in beverage production. HTS 2106.90.18.00 applies as a compound preparation for manufacturing, not as finished rum.
Tequila Flavor Potentiator
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.
Brandy Compounding Base
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.