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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If denatured or explicitly labeled for non-alcoholic flavoring only
Non-alcoholic or denatured extracts shift to Chapter 21 as mixed seasonings, excluding spirituous beverages.
If marketed as food essence or aromatic preparation for douches
Certain food essences with alcohol fall under Chapter 33 if primarily for aromatic or non-beverage flavor uses.
If acetic acid content meets vinegar standards despite alcohol presence
Vinegar provisions in 2209 apply if standard 4% acetic acid proof, overriding spirit classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as 'not fit for beverage use' with lab analysis confirming unpalatability; provide Certificate of Analysis showing alcoholic strength <80% vol
• Use proof liter calculations per U.S. notes for duty assessment; retain distillation records if proof determination is challenged
• Avoid misclassification as liqueur by emphasizing culinary/flavoring end-use; common pitfall is assuming all bitters are beverages
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