Peychaud's Aromatic Bitters Extract from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• ,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