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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify thujone levels for FDA compliance alongside HTS
• Avoid 'absinthe' name if not distilled
• Herbal content may trigger 1211 classification