Alsatian Ratafia Kirsch from Japan
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.
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
• 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