Sake in 16oz Aluminum Can from Canada
Japanese rice wine (sakè), fermented rice beverage over 0.5% ABV, in 16oz aluminum cans for export markets. Falls under HTS 2206.00.90.30 as other fermented beverages (sakè example in notes), specifically aluminum packaged. Not distilled, distinguishing from shochu.
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
• Obtain TTB COLA with Japanese authenticity certification to speed clearance
• Test for carbon dioxide; excess may trigger sparkling wine review
• Declare as 'fermented rice beverage' to avoid misclassification as beer