Stella Artois Premium Lager Keg from Japan
50-liter stainless steel keg of Stella Artois, a pale lager beer brewed from malt with 5.2% ABV, designed for commercial dispensing systems. Falls under HTS 2203.00.00.90 due to its malt base and container size over 4 liters, excluding consumer retail packaging.
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
• Label containers with accurate net quantity, ABV, and importer details compliant with TTB and FDA regulations
• Use refrigerated shipping to maintain quality; temperature fluctuations can affect carbonation and classification proofs
• Declare exact proof for duty calculation based on U.S. notes; discrepancies lead to audits and penalties