Hard Kefir in 12oz Aluminum Can from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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