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Jun Fermented Tea in Aluminum Can from Japan

Honey-green tea ferment (jun) >0.5% ABV, similar to kombucha, in aluminum cans. Classified HTS 2206.00.90.30 as other fermented beverage mixtures in aluminum. Fermented from tea and honey.

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

• Differentiate from mead via tea base in descriptions

• Acidity testing prevents vinegar confusion

• Batch testing for consistent ABV