Artisanal Sakè from Germany
Japanese rice wine produced by fermenting polished rice with koji mold and yeast, typically pasteurized and filtered, ABV 15-20%. Under HTS 2206.00.15.20 as 'other' fermented beverages (explicitly including sakè). It differs from beer/distilled spirits by unique brewing process.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify polishing ratio (e.g
• ginjo/daiginjo) in docs; US requires TTB COLA for labels
• Calculate duties precisely on proof at 60°F; common pitfall is confusing with shochu (distilled, 2208)
• Use temperature-controlled shipping; declare as 'sakè' to match statutory examples