Whiskey Aroma Extract Concentrate from China
This high-alcohol (over 50% by weight) concentrate of odoriferous substances is formulated for whiskey manufacturing in the drink industry. Dilution with ethyl alcohol or water yields finished whiskey, qualifying 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
• Ensure documentation specifies use in beverage production to distinguish from perfumery uses
• Comply with alcohol import permits and declare exact ABV to avoid duty miscalculation
• Test for synthetic aromatics compliance per Chapter 33 notes on odoriferous substances