Scrappy's Chocolate Bitters from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain TTB approval for non-standard flavors; provide distillation records for proof verification
• Pitfall: mislabeling as 'syrup' risks reclassification and penalties