Aguardiente 42% ABV

Colombian sugarcane spirit flavored with anise, 42% ABV, traditional liquor in glass bottles. As an anise-flavored spirit not gin or geneva, it classifies under HTS 2208.90.75.00 'other spirits'. Proof liter taxation applies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.70Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If liqueurs or cordials with added sugar >2.8% by weight

Sweetened anise liqueurs exceed spirit threshold, move to 2208.70.

2208.90Same rate: 17.5%

If other specified flavored spirits like aquavit

Certain regional spirits have dedicated statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include country-of-origin proof like sugarcane source for authenticity claims

Test for exact ABV via distillation if required by CBP per U.S

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