Brandy Aroma Base High Proof from China
High-alcohol (over 50% by weight) odoriferous preparation for brandy manufacturing, based on fruit and oak synthetics. Requires ethyl alcohol or water addition for final beverage, classifying in HTS 3302.10.5000.
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
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'beverage intermediate' to guide Customs
• Comply with 21 CFR for flavoring substances in alcoholic beverages
• Separate from perfumery shipments to avoid heading confusion