Absinthe Substitute Essence from China
Green imitation absinthe with wormwood, anise, hyssop flavors and <80% vol alcohol, under 2208.90.71 for spirit imitations. Thujone-free for modern mocktails.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Certify thujone levels for FDA compliance alongside HTS
• Avoid 'absinthe' name if not distilled
• Herbal content may trigger 1211 classification