Malt Shandy in Aluminum Cans from China
Classic shandy: fermented malt beverage mixed with lemonade, in 16 oz tallboy aluminum cans, 4-pack. Under HTS 2206.00.90.15 as mixtures of fermented (malt) and non-alcoholic beverages in aluminum ≤4L. Ready for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from pure beer; entry summary must note mixture ratio
• Ensure cans are seamless aluminum; alloy composition rarely affects but note it
• Prepare for TTB sampling; high fermentation variability common