Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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