Heineken Lager Beer from China
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 — 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
• 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