2206.00.90.40Fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè)
HTS Code 2206.00.90.40 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesBeverages, spirits and vinegarOther fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included:Other:OtherOther:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 2206.00.90.40
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026 · 1,000 units
- Total duty
- 37.92%
- $3,792.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 38.39%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $13,839.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty0.42%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 2206.00.90.40
Set at 2206.00.90 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 4.2¢/liter
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free / 1.8¢/liter
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- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 33¢/liter
- Units of Quantity
- liters
- China4.2¢/liter + 37.5%
- Mexico4.2¢/liter + 10%
- Canada4.2¢/liter + 60%
- Vietnam4.2¢/liter + 12.5%
- Germany4.2¢/liter + 9.58%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 2206.00.90.40 or its heading.
- Sep 28, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP implements Section 338 import exclusion on certain Canadian alcohol, dairy and vehicle products
- Sep 28, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP adds FTZ and cargo release error codes for restricted Canadian products under Section 338
- Sep 14, 2026 · PublishedUS bans imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages under Section 338
- Jul 23, 2026 · PublishedUS imposes 50% Section 338 duty on certain Canadian products over alcohol bans
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US Import Duty on HTS 2206.00.90.40 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from China pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 37.5% |
| Mexico | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 10%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 60%50% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 12.5% |
| Germany | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Japan | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 12.08% |
| South Korea | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 12.08% |
| Taiwan | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| India | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 10% |
| Ireland | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Italy | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Switzerland | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 12.08% |
| Thailand | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 12.5% |
| Malaysia | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 10% |
| United Kingdom | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 10% |
| France | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Indonesia | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 10% |
| Brazil | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 37.5% |
| Bangladesh | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 10% |
| Cambodia | 4.2¢/liter |
| 4.2¢/liter + 10% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from China pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Mexico pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Canada pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 60% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Vietnam pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Germany pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 9.58% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.58%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Japan pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.08% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.08%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from South Korea pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.08% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.08%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Taiwan pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 9.58% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.58%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from India pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Ireland pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 9.58% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.58%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Italy pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 9.58% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.58%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Switzerland pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.08% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.08%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Thailand pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Malaysia pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from United Kingdom pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from France pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 9.58% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.58%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Indonesia pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Brazil pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Bangladesh pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Cambodia pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 2206.00.90.40 From
In 2025 the US imported $110M of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40), down 7% on 2024, mostly from Canada (32%), Italy (18%) and Spain (13%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $36M | 32% | 19% | 4.2¢/liter + 60%50% with USMCA |
| Italy | $20M | 18% | 10% | 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Spain | $14M | 13% | 8% | 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Netherlands | $11M | 10% | 1% | 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Ireland | $8M | 7% | 10% | 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Mexico | $7M | 7% | 21% | 4.2¢/liter + 10%0% with USMCA |
| Japan | $3M | 3% | 22% | 4.2¢/liter + 12.08% |
| Denmark | $3M | 3% | 10% | 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| Germany | $3M | 2% | 30% | 4.2¢/liter + 9.58% |
| South Korea | $2M | 2% | 3% | 4.2¢/liter + 12.08% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 2206.00.90.40 cover?
HTS code 2206.00.90.40 covers fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (Other), classified under Chapter 22 (Beverages, spirits and vinegar) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4.2¢/liter.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2206.00.90.40?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2206.00.90.40 is 4.2¢/liter. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)1.8¢/liter(JO). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 33¢/liter. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from China pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Vietnam pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) (HTS 2206.00.90.40) from Mexico pay the 4.2¢/liter base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 2206.00.90.40 from?
In 2025 the US imported $110M of fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead, sakè) under HTS 2206.00.90.40, mostly from Canada (32%), Italy (18%) and Spain (13%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
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