Vodka Flavor Base Solution from China
An alcoholic solution exceeding 50% alcohol by weight, composed of odoriferous substances used in vodka production. It serves as an industrial raw material, needing only ethyl alcohol or water to become consumer-ready vodka, fitting HTS 3302.10.5000 criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include certificates of analysis proving alcohol percentage and odoriferous substance composition
• Label as 'not for direct consumption' to prevent reclassification as a beverage under Chapter 22
• Check TTB approvals if intended for U.S. beverage manufacturing to avoid regulatory pitfalls