Hard Seltzer Variety Pack in Aluminum Cans from Germany
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 — 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
• 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