Mead Soda Fusion in Aluminum Cans
Honey wine (mead) blended with soda flavors like berry or ginger ale, in 4-pack 16 oz aluminum cans ready for consumption. Under HTS 2206.00.90.15 as other fermented beverages mixed with non-alcoholic beverages, packaged in aluminum under 4L. Fermentation provides alcoholic content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure mead without non-alcoholic soda
Unmixed fermented mead (saké-like) goes under other fermented beverages not mixtures.
If sweetened aerated waters dominant
If non-alcoholic soda base with trace fermentation ≤0.5% ABV, classifies as soft drink.
If distilled honey spirit added
Addition of spirits changes to compound alcoholic preparations under 2208.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain TTB prior approval for novel fermented mixtures; retain production records for audits
• Confirm total package volume <4L; repackaging in U.S. may require reclassification
• Label with full disclosure of fermented components to prevent misclassification as soft drink
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