Heineken Lager Beer Keg

A 50-liter keg of Heineken lager, a malt-based beer with 5% ABV, packaged in a metal container holding over 4 liters for draft dispensing in bars and events. Classified under HTS 2203.00.00.90 as beer made from malt in large containers exceeding 4 liters, distinct from retail bottles or cans.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

2203.00.00Same rate: 35%

If container holds 4 liters or less

Beer in containers of 4 liters or less falls under different statistical suffixes within the same 2203.00 heading.

2206.00.45.00Same rate: 35%

If not made from malt, e.g., rice or corn-based beer

Fermented beverages other than malt beer are classified in heading 2206, separating by primary fermentation material.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If alcoholic strength exceeds 0.5% but presented as a non-alcoholic beer substitute

Low-alcohol or dealcoholized versions may shift to Chapter 21 as food preparations if not qualifying as true beer.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) approval and COLA (Certificate of Label Approval) prior to importation

Verify container capacity exceeds 4 liters exactly; mismeasurement can lead to reclassification to smaller container subheadings

Ensure proper documentation of alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C as per Chapter 22 notes to avoid proof liter duty adjustments

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