Hard Kefir

Fermented milk beverage with added yeasts for alcohol >0.5% vol, classified HTS 2206.00.90 as other fermented beverages. Probiotic-rich alternative to yogurt drinks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0403Lower: 27% vs 35%

If low-alcohol yogurt drink

Primarily dairy kefir stays in 0403.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If ≤0.5% alcohol

Non-alcoholic kefir in 2202.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from dairy via alcohol content; FDA secondary to TTB

Fermentation logs required for proof