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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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