Hard Seltzer Lemon Lime from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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