Liqueurs and cordials
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: > Liqueurs and cordials
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 2208.70.00
Grand Marnier Liqueur
Grand Marnier is a premium French liqueur blending Cognac with bitter orange essence, featuring an alcoholic strength typically around 40% ABV. It qualifies under HTS 2208.70.00 as a flavored spirituous beverage where spirits are flavored with added sugar and aromatics, distinguishing it from unflavored spirits in heading 2208.30.
Amaretto Disaronno
Amaretto Disaronno is an Italian almond-flavored liqueur made from apricot kernels, apricot distillate, and burnt sugar, at about 28% ABV. Classified in HTS 2208.70.00 for its sweet, aromatic profile derived from spirit base with added sugars and flavors, per Chapter 22 definitions.
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Baileys Irish Cream combines Irish whiskey, cream, cocoa, and vanilla at 17% ABV, emulsified for smoothness. It falls under HTS 2208.70.00 as a dairy-containing cordial where cream is a principal flavor component in a spirit base.
Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
Kahlúa is a rum-based coffee liqueur with sugar and vanilla, at 20% ABV, originating from Mexico. HTS 2208.70.00 covers its spirituous nature flavored with coffee extracts and sweetened beyond plain rum.
Triple Sec Cointreau
Cointreau Triple Sec is a clear orange peel liqueur from France, distilled from sweet and bitter oranges at 40% ABV. Under HTS 2208.70.00 for its high-proof cordial character with citrus distillates and minimal sugar.
Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
Chambord is a black raspberry liqueur from France infused with cognac, vanilla, and honey at 16.5% ABV. HTS 2208.70.00 applies due to its fruit and cognac spirit base with added aromatics and sweetness.
Drambuie Whisky Liqueur
Drambuie is a sweetened Scotch whisky liqueur with heather honey and herbs at 40% ABV from Scotland. Classified HTS 2208.70.00 for whisky base flavored and sweetened qualifying as cordial.
Midori Melon Liqueur
Midori is a bright green melon liqueur from Japan blending honeydew distillate with spirits at 20% ABV. HTS 2208.70.00 for its distinctive fruit cordial profile with vibrant color and sweetness.
Sambuca Romana
Sambuca Romana is an Italian anise-flavored liqueur with elderberry and sugar at 38% ABV, traditionally served with coffee beans. Under HTS 2208.70.00 as a clear cordial with herbal spirit infusion.
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
St-Germain is a French elderflower liqueur handcrafted from Alpine flowers macerated in neutral spirits at 20% ABV. HTS 2208.70.00 captures its floral cordial essence with fresh flower petal infusions.
Chartreuse Green Liqueur
Chartreuse Green is a French herbal liqueur made by Carthusian monks with 130 herbs and spices at 55% ABV. Classified HTS 2208.70.00 for complex botanical cordial distillation process.
Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur
Benedictine D.O.M. is a herbal liqueur from France with 27 plants and spices aged in oak at 40% ABV. HTS 2208.70.00 for its aged cordial with proprietary botanical blend.
Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
Frangelico is an Italian hazelnut and herb liqueur in monk-shaped bottle at 20% ABV from Piedmont Tonda Gentile hazelnuts. HTS 2208.70.00 for nut cordial infusion.
Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur
Tia Maria is a Jamaican rum-based coffee liqueur with vanilla at 20% ABV. HTS 2208.70.00 as dark rum cordial with coffee character.
Butterscotch Schnapps DeKuyper
DeKuyper Butterscotch Schnapps is neutral spirit with butterscotch flavor and sugar at 15-30% ABV. HTS 2208.70.00 for flavored cordial schnapps style.