Fermented Ginger Beer in Aluminum Can from China
Naturally fermented ginger beer >0.5% ABV, non-distilled, in aluminum cans. Under HTS 2206.00.90.30 as other fermented beverages (not beer/malt-based), aluminum container. Pressure checked to exclude sparkling wine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Prove non-malt fermentation to stay out of 2203 beer heading
• CO2 pressure test at 20°C mandatory for sparkling exclusion
• Spice extract sourcing docs prevent adulteration claims