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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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