Aquavit 42% ABV from Germany
Caraway-flavored spirit distilled from grain or potatoes at 42% ABV, imported under HTS 2208.90.80 as other spirituous beverages not fitting gin or geneva specifics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Botanicals list required for TTB formula approval; caraway must predominate
• Resting period documentation supports authentic aquavit claims