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.
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If cream content below principal flavor threshold
Whiskey with minor dairy flavoring treated as other spirits rather than full cordial.
If shipped as bulk dairy without spirit
Pure cream or yogurt bases without alcohol classify under Chapter 4 dairy products.
If non-alcoholic versions under 0.5% ABV
Cream-based beverages without spirits fall to non-alcoholic per Chapter 22 note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare dairy content precisely for FDA pasteurized milk ordinance compliance alongside TTB review
• Refrigeration chain required post-import; test emulsion stability to avoid separation claims
• Proof adjustment critical for cream dilution effects on ABV measurement at 20°C
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