Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin
Bombay Sapphire is a premium London Dry Gin distilled from neutral grain spirits and infused with ten botanical ingredients including juniper, coriander, and citrus peels. It falls under HTS 2208.50.00 as a classic gin with an alcoholic strength typically around 47% ABV, well below 80% vol., characterized by its juniper-forward profile essential for gin classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flavored with non-traditional essences lacking dominant juniper
Products resembling cordials or liqueurs without classic gin botanical profile shift to other spirituous beverages.
If produced in a manner qualifying as genuine brandy spirits
Rare genever-style gins derived from malt wine base may classify under brandy if meeting specific distillation criteria.
If alcoholic strength exceeds 80% vol. as undenatured ethyl alcohol
High-proof neutral spirits used as gin base but not redistilled with juniper fall under ethyl alcohol headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare proof liters accurately using TTB-approved methods at 15.56°C; duties scale with proof strength relative to 100 proof
• Obtain Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) formula approval and ensure COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) before import
• Avoid misclassification as vodka by verifying predominant juniper flavor; common pitfall is incomplete botanical disclosure
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