Kvass Bread Beer from Japan
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 — 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%
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