Cachaça Base Column Distillate from Germany
Sugar cane juice distillate at 90% ABV from column stills, for producing Brazilian cachaça. Fits 2207.10.3000 as undenatured ethyl alcohol ≥80% vol for beverages.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove fresh cane juice source for authentic cachaça status post-dilution
• CBP requires exact ABV proofs; use calibrated hydrometers at prescribed temps
• Secure TTB distilled spirits permit early; delays common without it