Scrappy's Chocolate Bitters from China
Scrappy's Chocolate Bitters infuse cocoa, spice, and vanilla into a neutral spirit under 80% vol. ABV, perfect for enhancing espresso martinis. Under HTS 2208.90.10.00 for its beverage mixing suitability as spirituous bitters. Botanical complexity confirms spirituous beverage status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Obtain TTB approval for non-standard flavors; provide distillation records for proof verification
• Pitfall: mislabeling as 'syrup' risks reclassification and penalties