Sakè Rice Wine
Japanese fermented rice beverage (sakè) with alcohol around 15-20% vol, classified in HTS 2206.00.90 as an example of other fermented beverages. Produced via rice starch conversion to sugars then fermentation.
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If sparkling sakè with ≥3 bars pressure
Sparkling versions meeting pressure note go to sparkling wine in 2204.
If distilled shochu variant
Distilled sakè relatives like shochu are spirits in 2208.
If imported as uncooked rice prep
Pre-fermentation rice doughs classify as pasta preps in 1902.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Authentic origin labeling essential; provide milling rate docs for premium classifications
• Proof determination at 15.56°C critical—use authorized methods per U.S. notes
• Avoid distillation claims to stay out of 2208 spirits
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