Liqueurs and Cordials

Liqueurs and cordials — sweetened, flavored spirits produced across a wide range of botanical, fruit, cream, and herbal styles — are classified in the US schedule by container size, with lines for containers not over 4 liters (2208700030) and over 4 liters (2208700060). Canada leads US import supply for this heading, followed by France and Italy, with Ireland and Mexico also among the top sources — a supplier mix that spans Irish cream liqueurs, French herbal spirits, Italian amari, and Mexican coffee liqueurs. TTB label approval is mandatory for all imported liqueurs, and formulas containing certain botanical ingredients may require additional review. Importers should confirm that sugar content and alcohol strength declarations meet US standards for the liqueur designation.