Hakkaisan Junmai Ginjo Sakè
Hakkaisan Junmai Ginjo Sakè from Niigata is crafted with local water and rice, delivering crisp acidity and melon aromas in a pure rice fermentation. It is specifically categorized under HTS 2206.00.45.00 as rice wine or sakè, separate from grape wines or distilled spirits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vermouth-style with added vermouth flavors
Sakè blended with vermouth or herbal infusions shifts to heading 2205 for vermouth and similar.
If distilled after fermentation
Distilled sakè (shochu-like) becomes spirits of ≥20% ABV under pisco and similar spirits in 2208.
If sold as a food sauce or flavoring extract
Sakè used primarily as a cooking ingredient may classify under sauces and preparations in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain TTB formula approval if any non-traditional ingredients are used, preventing reclassification during entry
• Document rice polishing ratio (seimaibuai) for premium claims, aiding in valuation disputes
• Beware of bulk vs bottled imports; ensure proper packaging declarations to match statistical suffixes
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