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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, 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