Heineken Lager Beer
Heineken Lager is a pale lager beer brewed from malted barley, hops, yeast, and water, with an alcoholic strength typically around 5% ABV. It falls under HTS 2203.00.00 as it is beer made from malt, fitting the chapter's definition for classification in heading 2203. Produced in the Netherlands, it's a classic Pilsner-style beer exported worldwide.
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If made from fermented sugars or other non-malt sources
Beers not made from malt, like some rice or fruit-based beers, classify under 2206 for other fermented beverages.
If alcoholic strength by volume ≤0.5% at 20°C
Low-alcohol or non-alcoholic malt beverages fall under 2202 as non-alcoholic per chapter notes.
If flavored malt beverage with added fruit juice or flavors exceeding beer character
Certain malt-based coolers or alcopops may classify as food preparations under 2106 if not qualifying as beer.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify malt content via lab analysis to confirm classification under 2203.00.00; non-malt beers may shift to 2206
• Declare alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C and volume in proof liters for accurate duty calculation per U.S. notes
• Obtain TTB approval and provide certificates of label approval (COLA) to avoid customs holds on imported beer
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