Tax Assessment of Fruit Wine-Based Cocktails for Alcohol Tax Purposes

• The classification of fruit wine-based cocktails was discussed by the Customs Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature Department
• These drinks contain 51% fruit wine with 9.5% alcohol content, made from a mix of apple and fruit juice
• They are classified as alcoholic beverages and subject to alcohol tax
• The alcohol tax rate is 1.303 Euro per hectoliter of pure alcohol
• German manufacturers can contact their local customs office for further information
• The German Association of Fruit Wine and Fruit Sparkling Wine Industry is informed about the decision.

Source: zoll.de

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