Oppland Aquavit from Japan
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 — 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
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