2206.00.90.30/Sake in 16oz Aluminum Can/Japan

Sake in 16oz Aluminum Can from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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