Bittermen's Hellfire Habanero Shrub Bitters from China
Bittermen's Hellfire combines habanero, lime, and cardamom in a shrub-style bitters under 80% vol., for spicy margaritas. HTS 2208.90.10.00 applies as beverage-fit spirituous bitters. High spice concentration maintains spirit classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare botanical ingredients fully for FDA review alongside TTB; test CO2 content to avoid effervescent misclassification
• Ensure 'fit for beverages' labeling