Mead Soda Fusion in Aluminum Cans from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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