2208.90.01.00/Linie Aquavit/Japan

Linie Aquavit from Japan

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 — 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

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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