Cynar Artichoke Aperitif from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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