2208.90.10.00/Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Bitters/Japan

Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Bitters from Japan

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 — 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%

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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