Budweiser American Lager from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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