Alsatian Ratafia Kirsch
Alsatian Ratafia is a mistelle-style cherry ratafia made by halting fermentation early, blending unfermented juice with kirsch at ~18% ABV. HTS 2208.90.46 captures this as ratafia due to its spirit addition and fruit base under 80% vol. It differs from fortified wines by its spirituous nature.
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If carbonation yields >0.392g CO2/100ml
Effervescent wines (non-sparkling) classify under 2204.21 per U.S. note.
If orange or bitter flavor dominant
Piquette-style or bitter ratafias go to 2208.90.05.
If non-alcoholic strength ≤0.5% vol
Beverages under 0.5% ABV shift to Chapter 21 food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include production method affidavit showing mistelle process for classification support
• For low-ABV ratafias, confirm >0.5% vol to stay out of non-alcoholic 2202
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