Oppland Aquavit from China
Oppland Aquavit from Norway is pot-distilled with caraway and aged in old sherry casks, reaching 40% ABV. HTS 2208.90.0100 covers this as traditional aquavit, emphasizing its caraway base and European heritage. Maturation enhances flavor without altering spirit classification.
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)
Import Tips
• Provide distillation and aging records to substantiate aquavit status during CBP review
• Calculate duties on proof liters, adjusting for actual ABV ratio to 100 proof
• Secure COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) early to expedite release