Aluminum Crown Cork Alternative Cap from Japan
A twist-off aluminum cap mimicking crown corks for beer bottles. Classed under HTS 8309.90.0025 as other aluminum cap. Used by craft brewers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Differentiate from true crown corks via mechanism
• TTB labeling compliance for beer
• Bulk vs retail packaging affects duty