Hard Seltzer Lemon Lime

A ready-to-drink mixture of fermented hard seltzer (sparkling alcoholic water) and non-alcoholic lemon lime flavoring, packaged in 12 oz cans. Classified under HTS 2206.00.90.25 as a mixture of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified, in containers under 4 liters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2206.00.15Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing over 0.5% but under 7% alcohol by volume, without added non-alcoholic mix

Pure fermented beverages like hard seltzer without non-alcoholic mixture fall under the lower alcohol content subheading.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If marketed as a flavored non-alcoholic beverage with trace fermentation

If alcoholic strength ≤0.5% vol, it shifts to non-alcoholic food preparations in Chapter 21.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If non-alcoholic strength ≤0.5% vol and no fermentation claim

Chapter 22 heading 2202 covers non-alcoholic beverages, excluding those qualifying as fermented.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C does not exceed classification thresholds for fermented beverages; provide lab analysis certificates

Label containers clearly with alcohol content, ingredients, and proof for CBP verification; common pitfall is misdeclaring as non-alcoholic

Use proof liter calculations for duty assessment; ensure packaging holds ≤4L per unit to qualify for this subheading