Barsol Pisco Italia Aromático from Japan
Barsol Pisco Italia Aromático from Peru uses Italia grapes for floral, fruity notes at 42% ABV, distilled in copper pot stills. It qualifies for HTS 2208.20.10.00 as pisco: direct distillation of grape wine, rested in neutral glass, no maturation. Popular in mixology for its versatility.
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
• Submit TTB formula if any permitted additives used; provide distillation records showing <80% ABV
• Pitfall: failing to adjust duty for proof strength deviating from 100 proof standard