Ghia Non-Alcoholic Apéritif Syrup from Japan
Ghia syrup is a blended herbal syrup mimicking apéritifs, made with botanicals, citric acid, and cane sugar for cocktails. Classified in HTS 2106.90.91.00 as nes blended syrups per chapter 17 note 4.
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
• Classify based on actual use as mixer syrup, not beverage, for correct heading
• Ensure botanical ingredients comply with FDA GRAS status
• Document net sugar content for quota eligibility checks