Swedish Bitters Herbal Concentrate from Japan
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%.
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
• 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