Clausthaler Original Non-Alcoholic Beer from Japan
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.
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
• 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