The tariff classification of “Plymouth Sloe Gin” from the United Kingdom
Issued August 10, 2017 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 2208.70.0030
Headings: 2208
Product description
The subject merchandise, “Plymouth Sloe Gin” is a liqueur. The product has an alcoholic strength by volume of 26 percent. The item is produced from botanicals (juniper, coriander, cardamom, angelic root, orange peels, lemon peels and orris) and flavored with sloe juice. The “Plymouth Sloe Gin” will be imported into the United States in bottles holding less than 4 liters.
CBP rationale
less than 4 liters. The applicable subheading for the “Plymouth Sloe Gin” will be 2208.70.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: Liqueurs and cordials: In containers each holding not over 4 liters. The general rate of duty will be Free. Imports under this subheading may be subject to Federal Excise Tax (26 U.S.C. 5001). Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). You may contact the TTB at the following number: (1-866-927-2533), [email protected]. Written requests may be addressed to: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division, 1310 G Street NW, Box 12, Washington, DC 20005. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act) which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at telephone number (301) 575-0156, or at the website www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html.
Full text
N288485 August 10, 2017 CLA-2-22: OT: RR: NC: N2:232 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2208.70.0030 Robert D. Stang Husch Blackwell LLC. 750 17th St. N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 RE: The tariff classification of “Plymouth Sloe Gin” from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Stang: In your letter dated July 19, 2017, on behalf of your client, Pernod Ricard USA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise, “Plymouth Sloe Gin” is a liqueur. The product has an alcoholic strength by volume of 26 percent. The item is produced from botanicals (juniper, coriander, cardamom, angelic root, orange peels, lemon peels and orris) and flavored with sloe juice. The “Plymouth Sloe Gin” will be imported into the United States in bottles holding less than 4 liters. The applicable subheading for the “Plymouth Sloe Gin” will be 2208.70.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: Liqueurs and cordials: In containers each holding not over 4 liters. The general rate of duty will be Free. Imports under this subheading may be subject to Federal Excise Tax (26 U.S.C. 5001). Additional requirements may be imposed on this product by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). You may contact the TTB at the following number: (1-866-927-2533), [email protected]. Written requests may be addressed to: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division, 1310 G Street NW, Box 12, Washington, DC 20005. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This merchandise is subject to The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (The Bioterrorism Act) which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Information on the Bioterrorism Act can be obtained by calling FDA at telephone number (301) 575-0156, or at the website www.fda.gov/oc/bioterrorism/bioact.html. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Troise at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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