Malt Shandy in Aluminum Cans from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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