Cynar Artichoke Aperitif from China
Cynar is an Italian bitter liqueur-style aperitif made from artichoke leaves and 13 herbs infused into grape wine. Under HTS 2205.90.60.00 as other flavored grape wine due to prominent plant and aromatic substance flavoring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• TTB pre-approval mandatory for botanical-heavy formulas; retain supplier certificates
• Calculate duties precisely using proof liter formula from US notes for non-100 proof imports
• Label as 'aperitif wine' to match classification; generic 'liqueur' invites scrutiny