Mead Soda Fusion in Aluminum Cans from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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