Tequila Flavor Extract 42% ABV from China
Alcoholic tequila aroma concentrate at 42% by weight, based on agave-derived odoriferous substances. Industrial use requires only water or alcohol addition for tequila beverages. HTS 3302.10.4000 covers this alcohol-range food/drink preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Agave content verification needed; false origin claims trigger TTB scrutiny
• Label as 'industrial concentrate' to distinguish from retail products
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests finished beverage status