Maraschino Liqueur Ratafia from Germany
Maraschino ratafia is a bittersweet cherry spirit from Dalmatian marasca cherries, double-distilled to under 80% vol., bottled in ≤4L containers under HTS 2208.90.46.30. It qualifies as ratafia due to its fruit distillate base without excessive sweetening.
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 distillation proof records; CBP may require verification for ratafia vs liqueur distinction
• Label must specify 'ratafia' if applicable; mislabeling risks seizure
• For EU imports, leverage GSP if eligible to reduce proof liter rates