Beefeater London Dry Gin from China
Beefeater is a traditional London Dry Gin distilled nine times with nine botanicals led by juniper, coriander, and Seville oranges at 40% ABV. HTS 2208.50.00 covers this unflavored, juniper-dominant spirit under 80% vol.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct gas chromatography to prove juniper volatiles > other aromatics for classification defense
• Batch-test ABV at 20°C as per chapter notes to avoid duty adjustment disputes
• Ensure no artificial flavors; natural botanical sourcing docs prevent 2208.90 shift