2208.90.46.30/Maraschino Liqueur Ratafia/Japan

Maraschino Liqueur Ratafia from Japan

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 — 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 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