Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Bitters from Germany
Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Bitters blend cinnamon, clove, and citrus peels in an alcohol base under 80% vol., designed for whiskey cocktails. It qualifies for HTS 2208.90.10.00 as bitters intended for beverage consumption in mixes. The concentrated spirit form separates it from dilute flavorings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure packaging labels indicate 'bitters for beverages' to support classification; calculate duties using proof liter at 15.56°C
• Common pitfall: undervaluing high-proof content leading to audits