Amaretto Disaronno Liqueur

Amaretto Disaronno is an Italian almond-flavored liqueur made from apricot kernels, brandy, and caramel at 28% ABV, typically in 750ml bottles. It falls under HTS 2208.70.0030 as a sweet cordial in containers not over 4 liters. The nutty, sweetened spirituous profile matches liqueur criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If rum-based amaretto variant

Rum-based cordials classify under specific rum heading regardless of flavoring if base spirit dominates.

2208.90.05.00Same rate: 17.5%

If imported as flavored neutral spirit without sweetening

Unsweetened or low-sugar flavored spirits go to 'other' spirituous beverages, not liqueurs.

3302.10.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If highly diluted for food flavoring use

Low-ABV extracts used as essences shift to Chapter 33 for food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Nut allergen declarations mandatory; provide certificates of analysis for kernel extracts to satisfy FDA

Declare exact container size; over 4L shifts classification even if same product