Alcohol-Free Whiskey Substitute from China
An imitation whiskey beverage with under 80% vol ethyl alcohol, using malt essences, caramel coloring, and oak flavorings to duplicate Scotch or bourbon taste. Falls under 2208.90.71 for imitating spirituous beverages without actual distillation. Popular in zero-proof cocktail trends.
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
• Submit detailed formulation and proof testing at 15.56°C to accurately compute proof liter duties per U.S. notes
• Avoid packaging resembling real whiskey to prevent challenges under imitation provisions