Tequila Flavor Concentrate Alcoholic from China
Over 50% alcohol by weight mixture of odoriferous substances mimicking agave profiles for tequila production. Used as raw material in drink industry, dilutable to beverage form, under 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
• Declare as 'industrial raw material' with end-use statements for beverage manufacturers
• Ensure no Chapter exclusions like soap bases or turpentine derivatives
• Batch test for alcohol weight percentage to support classification claims