Heineken Lager Beer Keg from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

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

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