Hard Kefir in 12oz Aluminum Can from Canada
Fermented milk beverage (hard kefir) with >0.5% ABV from kefir grains, packaged in 12oz aluminum cans. HTS 2206.00.90.30 for other fermented beverages (dairy ferments) in aluminum containers. Distinct from dairy in Chapter 4 or liqueurs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice required as dairy product; pasteurization records essential
• Confirm fermentation produces ethyl alcohol, not just lactic acid
• Duty proportional to proof; dilute products lower effective rate