Clausthaler Original Non-Alcoholic Beer

Clausthaler Original is a premium German-style non-alcoholic beer with rich malt flavor, under 0.5% ABV, packaged in 12 oz aluminum cans. Fits HTS 2202.91.0010 as non-alcoholic beer in aluminum per HTS hierarchy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2208.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If containing >0.5% spirits or liqueurs

Undenatured ethyl alcohol >0.5% or spirituous beverages classify in heading 2208.

2202.91.00Same rate: 17.5%

If in non-aluminum containers

Subheading 2202.91.0010 is exclusive to aluminum; others default to residual.

2009.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If includes significant fruit juice content

Juice-forward beverages over certain thresholds move to heading 2009 fruit/veg juices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test ABV at 20°C as per chapter note; distillation method allowed if impracticable per US note

Document container as 'aluminum' explicitly; steel cans would shift classification

Watch for set sales with glasses; may classify as 2202.91.0090 if not purely beverage