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Not fit for use as beverages

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: > Other: > Bitters: > Not fit for use as beverages

Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

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

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)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 2208.90.05.00

Angostura Aromatic Bitters Non-Beverage Concentrate

A highly concentrated herbal extract used primarily as a flavoring agent in cooking and cocktail mixing, classified under HTS 2208.90.0500 because it is not fit for use as a beverage due to its extreme bitterness and low volume dilution requirements. Its alcoholic strength is less than 80% vol., meeting chapter definitions for non-beverage bitters.

Swedish Bitters Herbal Concentrate

Traditional herbal bitter extract from roots and herbs, used in minute quantities for medicinal cooking aids, under HTS 2208.90.0500 as non-beverage due to repulsive standalone taste. Alcoholic volume strength <80%.

Cocktail Bitters Flavoring Concentrate NF

Non-food grade (NF) bitters concentrate for pharmaceutical compounding, under 2208.90.0500 as unfit for beverages. Strict <80% vol. strength.

Herbal Digestive Bitters Industrial Extract

Industrial extract of bitter herbs for food processing, classified 2208.90.0500 for non-beverage use.

Quinine Bitters Tincture Culinary Grade

Quinine-based bitter tincture for tonic syrup production, HTS 2208.90.0500 non-beverage.

Wormwood Absinthe Bitters Base

High-thujone wormwood extract unfit for drinking, 2208.90.0500.

Orange Peel Bitter Essence Industrial

Industrial bitter orange essence for flavoring, non-beverage 2208.90.0500.

Rhubarb Bitters Flavor Concentrate

Tart rhubarb spirit extract for baking, 2208.90.0500.

Dandelion Root Bitter Tincture

Medicinal-grade dandelion bitters for compounding, non-beverage.

Chamomile Bitters Industrial Solution

Chamomile-infused bitter for food industry, 2208.90.0500.

Licorice Root Spirituous Bitters

Intensely bitter licorice extract, non-beverage use.

Artichoke Leaf Bitter Concentrate

Cynarin-rich artichoke bitters for culinary, 2208.90.0500.

Peychaud's Aromatic Bitters Extract

An intensely bitter herbal spirituous extract for culinary applications like sauces and bitters recipes, falling under HTS 2208.90.0500 as it is not intended or fit for direct beverage consumption due to overpowering taste. Alcoholic strength by volume is below 80% at 20°C per chapter notes.

Bitter Lemon Peel Tincture Non-Potable

A spirit-based infusion of bitter citrus peels used exclusively in baking and confectionery, classified in HTS 2208.90.0500 for bitters not fit as beverages due to acrid flavor profile. Meets <80% vol. alcoholic strength criterion.

Aromatic Gentian Root Bitters Solution

Industrial-strength gentian-infused bitters for bakery flavoring, HTS 2208.90.0500 classification for non-beverage fitness due to extreme bitterness preventing consumption. Less than 80% vol. alcohol.