Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Angostura Aromatic Bitters is a concentrated botanical spirit with an alcoholic strength under 80% vol., primarily used as a flavoring agent in cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans. It falls under HTS 2208.90.10.00 as bitters fit for use as beverages due to its role in mixed drinks despite minimal usage volumes. The high alcohol content and spirituous nature classify it distinctly from non-alcoholic flavorings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exceeding 80% vol. alcoholic strength
Higher proof ethyl alcohol spirits shift to undenatured ethyl alcohol category regardless of bitters use.
If sold primarily as food flavor extract without beverage intent
Non-beverage food preparations move to Chapter 33 for odoriferous mixtures, excluding spirituous beverage bitters.
If acetic acid content meets vinegar standards at 4% by weight
Distilled vinegars with bitter profiles classified by acetic acid rather than spirit content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify alcoholic strength via lab testing at 20°C to confirm <80% vol. for classification; provide TTB formula approval and proof gallon declarations
• Avoid misclassification as liqueurs by documenting bitter botanical profile over sweetening
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