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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily dried vegetable extract base with minimal alcohol
Dried or dehydrated flavorings from vegetables classify in Chapter 7, not spirits.
If fit for use as a beverage despite bitterness
Beverage-fit bitters move to general 'other' spirituous beverages subheading.
If for small quantity samples only
Free entry samples of alcoholic beverages allowed under Chapter 98 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Accurate proof gallon reporting essential; use 15.56°C standard for ethyl alcohol content per U.S. notes
• Beware TTB labeling conflicts; ensure import aligns with 'not for beverage use' to avoid excise tax pitfalls
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