Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
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Import Tips
• 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