Aguardiente 42% ABV from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include country-of-origin proof like sugarcane source for authenticity claims
• Test for exact ABV via distillation if required by CBP per U.S
• Treasury notes