Aquavit 45% ABV from Germany
Caraway-flavored potato or grain spirit at 45% ABV, imported as other spirituous beverage under HTS 2208.90.80.20.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify predominant spice (caraway) for 'other spirits' vs. gin classification
• Provide distillation records to confirm <80% vol. and avoid ethyl alcohol heading
• Retail packaging requires child-resistant caps per TTB regs