2106.90.18.00/Vodka Base Syrup Concentrate/Mexico

Vodka Base Syrup Concentrate from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

11.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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