Gin Botanical Essence High-Alcohol from Japan
A potent alcoholic preparation (>50% alcohol) blending odoriferous botanicals for gin production. Intended for industrial use where adding ethyl alcohol or water completes the beverage, per HTS 3302.10.5000.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide recipes or formulations showing it's a base requiring dilution, not a finished product
• Monitor for natural vs synthetic aromatics to align with Chapter 33 definitions
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics retail to prevent retail preparation classification