Hard Seltzer Lemon Lime from Germany
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.
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
• 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