Hard Kombucha in 16oz Aluminum Can from China
Fermented tea beverage (hard kombucha) with alcohol >0.5% vol from yeast fermentation, in 16oz aluminum cans. Classified under HTS 2206.00.90.30 as mixtures of fermented and non-alcoholic beverages in aluminum. Excludes distilled spirits or wines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Require TTB pre-approval for novel fermentation; provide production method details
• Test for acetic acid to distinguish from vinegar (heading 2209)
• Ensure aluminum lining is safe for acidic beverages