Sake in 16oz Aluminum Can from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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