2208.90.01.00/Linie Aquavit/China

Linie Aquavit from China

Linie Aquavit is a premium Norwegian aquavit flavored with caraway, citrus peel, and spices, aged in oak casks and crossed the equator by ship for unique maturation. It falls under HTS 2208.90.0100 as aquavit, a caraway-infused spirit with alcoholic strength typically around 40-45% ABV, less than 80% vol. This classification distinguishes it from other spirits like vodka or whiskey.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
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Import Tips

• Verify alcoholic strength via lab testing at 20°C to confirm <80% vol and calculate proof liters accurately for duty assessment

• Include Certificate of Origin and detailed flavoring ingredients list to avoid misclassification as undistilled spirits

• Label bottles with alcohol content, importer details, and health warnings per TTB regulations to prevent CBP holds