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