Brandy Aroma Base High Proof from Japan
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 — 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
• 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