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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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