Kvass Bread Beer from Germany
Fermented rye bread beverage (kvass) with low alcohol >0.5% vol, under HTS 2206.00.90 for other fermented beverages. Traditional Eastern European drink, lightly carbonated.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test CO2 to <0.392g/100ml per U.S. note to avoid effervescent wine
• Cultural authenticity docs help CBP verification
• Retail packaging prevents bulk misclassification