Aquavit 45% ABV from Japan
Caraway-flavored potato or grain spirit at 45% ABV, imported as other spirituous beverage under HTS 2208.90.80.20.
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
• 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