Heineken Lager Beer Keg from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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