Industrial Rum Flavor Essence from Mexico
A concentrated alcoholic mixture of odoriferous substances used as a raw material in the production of rum-flavored liqueurs and spirits, containing over 20% alcohol by weight. It falls under HTS 3302.10.90.00 because it is a preparation based on odoriferous substances specifically for the food and drink industries as an intermediate ingredient. This high-alcohol content base provides authentic rum aroma during manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify alcohol content certification from supplier to confirm >20% threshold; obtain food-grade safety data sheets for FDA compliance; declare exact ethyl alcohol percentage to avoid reclassification under beverage headings