Jun Kombucha from Japan
Lightly fermented tea beverage using green tea, honey, and SCOBY culture, with alcohol between 0.5-6% vol, under HTS 2206.00.90 for other fermented beverages. It differs from standard kombucha by its honey base.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab certify alcohol content >0.5% to qualify; under 0.5% risks 2202 reclassification and lower duties
• Flavor additions need TTB review—document fermentation process fully
• Package for retail to avoid bulk import scrutiny