Hard Seltzer Variety Pack in Aluminum Cans from China
A 12-pack of flavored hard seltzer, a mixture of fermented beverage (malt base or fermented sugar) and non-alcoholic flavors like lime or grapefruit, carbonated and ready to drink. Classified under HTS 2206.00.90.15 as a mixture of fermented and non-alcoholic beverages in aluminum containers holding less than 4 liters total. Each 12 oz can meets the container size limit.
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 alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C does not exceed limits for fermented beverages; provide lab analysis certificates
• Ensure aluminum containers are under 4L total per package; declare proof liters accurately for duty assessment
• Include TTB formula approval and COLA documentation to avoid CBP holds; label alcohol content clearly