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U.S. imports of beer made from malt (HS 220300) totaled $583.3M in April 2026, traded with 74 countries.
Importers of Beer Made from Malt paid $6.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $65.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMalt-based beer is one of the most actively traded beverage categories entering the US, subject to TTB formula and label approval requirements before importation. The US tariff schedule subdivides the heading by container size and material: glass containers not over four liters (2203000030), non-glass containers not over four liters (2203000060), and containers over four liters (2203000090)—the last line capturing bulk and keg imports. Container type and volume are therefore the operative classification variables, and importers should note that the over-four-liter line is commonly used for draft beer in kegs destined for the hospitality sector. Section 301 tariff exposure may apply depending on origin, and USMCA preference treatment is available for qualifying shipments from Canada or Mexico.
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TTB requires that imported malt beverages have an approved Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) before they can be sold in the US. Additionally, the foreign producer or importer may need to file a formula if the beer contains ingredients beyond water, malt, hops, and yeast. These approvals should be secured well in advance of shipment, as delays can hold product at the port of entry.
Beer imported in kegs or other containers exceeding four liters is classified under 2203000090, regardless of whether the container is metal, plastic, or another material. The sub-four-liter lines (2203000030 for glass, 2203000060 for non-glass) cover retail-format packaging. Importers of draft beer should confirm the nominal volume of each container unit to ensure the correct line is declared on the entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $518.3M | $242K | -$518.1M |
| NETHERLANDS | $33.9M | $345K | -$33.5M |
| HONDURAS | -- | $12.8M | +$12.8M |
| IRELAND | $9.9M | $146K | -$9.8M |
| BELGIUM | $4.6M | -- | -$4.6M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2203000030 | BEER MADE FRM MALT IN GLASS CNTR NT OV 4 LITERS EA | $291.7M | 10.16% | $4.2M |
| 2203000060 | BEER MADE FRM MALT IN CNTRS EX GLASS NT OV 4 LITER | $264.7M | 8.10% | $1.5M |
| 2203000090 | BEER MADE FROM MALT IN CONTAINERS OVER 4 LITERS EA | $26.9M | 10.06% | $657K |
BEER MADE FRM MALT IN GLASS CNTR NT OV 4 LITERS EA
BEER MADE FRM MALT IN CNTRS EX GLASS NT OV 4 LITER
BEER MADE FROM MALT IN CONTAINERS OVER 4 LITERS EA
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2203000000 | BEER MADE FROM MALT | $27.9M |
BEER MADE FROM MALT
18.9M l
WINE, FR GRAPE NESOI & GR MUST W ALC, NOV 2 LITERS
HS 220421
CORDIALS, LIQUEURS, KIRSCHWASSER, RATAFIA, ETC.
HS 220890
SPARKLING WINE OF FRESH GRAPES
HS 220410
WATERS, INCL MINERAL & AERATED, SWEETND OR FLAVORD
HS 220210
NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NESOI
HS 220299
WHISKIES
HS 220830
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $493.7M | $83K | -$493.6M |
| New Jersey | $17.8M | $969K | -$16.9M |
| Texas | $17.2M | $228K | -$17.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE PASS, TX | $362.9M | -- | -$362.9M |
| NOGALES, AZ | $130.3M | -- | -$130.3M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $8.7M | $14.3M | +$5.6M |