Perry Ginger Beer Blend in Aluminum Cans from Japan
Mixture of fermented pear cider (perry) and ginger beer non-alcoholic base, in slim 12 oz aluminum cans, 6-pack. HTS 2206.00.90.15 applies to such ready-to-consume mixtures in aluminum containers ≤4L. Effervescent from fermentation.
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
• Provide carbonation pressure tests if effervescence questioned; distinguish from sparkling wine
• Aluminum-specific subheading requires verification; mixed metals may use 2206.00.90.90
• Avoid common error of declaring as beer (2203); emphasize mixture nature in entry docs