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%.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported for medicinal rather than flavoring purposes
Medicinal preparations containing alcohol shift to Chapter 30.
If brandy-based and potable
Pisco/spirits headings apply if suitable as beverage.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label explicitly 'not for beverage use' and include end-use statements from importers
• Prepare for CBP verification of proof via distillation if hydrometer impractical
• Distinguish from liqueurs by absence of sweetening agents per heading distinctions
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