Cynar Artichoke Aperitif from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
• 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