Heineken Lager Beer from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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