Artisanal Sakè from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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