Budweiser American Lager from China
Budweiser is an American-style pale lager brewed from malted barley, rice adjuncts, hops, and yeast, with 5% ABV. It qualifies for HTS 2203.00.00 because it is beer made from malt, where malt provides essential character despite adjuncts. Produced by Anheuser-Busch, it's a top U.S. import/export brand.
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
• Document malt usage percentage; rice adjuncts don't disqualify if malt imparts beer character
• Use precise volumetric measures at 20°C for ABV declaration to match chapter notes
• Secure state alcohol permits alongside federal TTB for distribution