Beverage Rum Flavor Emulsion 12% Alcohol from Japan
An alcoholic solution of odoriferous rum-like aromatics used as a base flavoring in spirit production, containing 12% alcohol by weight. Classified under HTS 3302.90.2050 as an 'other' preparation based on odoriferous substances for beverage manufacture. Not a finished consumer product but a concentrated raw material.
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
• Include detailed formulation sheets showing alcohol percentage and list of odoriferous components for Customs review
• Ensure packaging indicates bulk industrial use (e.g
• 55-gallon drums) rather than retail sizes to maintain raw material status