Heineken 0.0 Non-Alcoholic Beer from Japan
Heineken 0.0 is a non-alcoholic beer with an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5%, flavored with hops and malt, packaged in 12 oz aluminum cans. It falls under HTS 2202.91.0010 as non-alcoholic beer in aluminum containers, distinct from fruit juices or alcoholic beverages in headings 2203-2206.
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
• Verify alcoholic strength ≤0.5% vol at 20°C via lab testing; exceedance shifts to heading 2203
• Include Certificate of Analysis for ABV and CO2 content; aluminum containers must be clearly specified in entry docs
• Avoid misclassification as 'near beer' without proof; common pitfall is failing to declare container material