Amaretto Disaronno Liqueur from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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