Sho Chiku Bai Classic Sakè
Sho Chiku Bai Classic is an accessible honjozo sakè with a light, dry profile from added distilled alcohol for smoothness. Classified as rice wine or sakè under HTS 2206.00.45.00, it represents traditional Japanese fermented rice beverages.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≥80% ABV undistilled concentrate
High-strength sakè extracts without distillation limits fall under other ethyl alcohol provisions.
If ethyl alcohol undistilled ≤80% ABV for industrial use
Undenatured sakè alcohol sold for non-beverage use classifies under 2207.
If imported as samples for tasting
Small samples of sakè qualify for free entry under Chapter 98 provisions for alcoholic beverage samples.
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