Jack Rudy Tonic Bitters from China
Jack Rudy Tonic Bitters replicate quinine tonic flavors in spirit form under 80% vol., for simplified gin & tonics. Falls under HTS 2208.90.10.00 as beverage bitters. Concentrated form avoids soft drink classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare quinine content per FDA limits; proof test at 15.56°C for accuracy
• Watch for carbonation triggering sparkling wine notes