Cocktail Bitters Flavoring Concentrate NF from Japan
Non-food grade (NF) bitters concentrate for pharmaceutical compounding, under 2208.90.0500 as unfit for beverages. Strict <80% vol. strength.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• NF designation aids non-beverage claim; cross-reference FDA/TTB requirements
• Accurate specific gravity records at 15.56°C for proof equivalence