Honey Mead from Canada
A fermented beverage made from honey, water, and yeast, resulting in alcohol >0.5% vol, fitting HTS 2206.00.90 as 'mead' among other fermented beverages not elsewhere specified. Available in still or lightly sparkling varieties.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide origin certificates proving honey fermentation to avoid 2204 wine classification
• Calculate duties precisely using proof liter formula; common error is incorrect temperature adjustment to 20°C
• TTB import permits required—pre-clear formulas for flavored meads