Vodka Base Syrup Concentrate from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

11.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Vodka Base Syrup Concentrate from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2106.90.18.00