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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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