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U.S. imports of beer made from malt (HS 220300) totaled $619.5M in July 2026, traded with 84 countries.
Importers of Beer Made from Malt paid $4.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $41.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMalt beer imports are regulated by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which requires label approval via a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) before any foreign beer may be sold in the US market. Mexico is the dominant supplier by a wide margin, driven by established brand presence and proximity, with the Netherlands and Ireland contributing significant volumes of globally recognized lager and stout brands. The US schedule subdivides by container type and size — glass containers not over 4 liters (2203000030), non-glass containers not over 4 liters (2203000060), and containers over 4 liters (2203000090) — distinctions that affect both duty calculation and state-level distribution licensing requirements.
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12.4K shipments/mo
The US 10-digit lines distinguish glass containers, non-glass containers (cans, kegs, pouches), and containers over 4 liters. This split affects statistical tracking and can interact with state alcohol regulations that treat draft (bulk) beer differently from packaged retail product. Importers should confirm the container description on the commercial invoice matches the correct tariff line to avoid classification errors at entry.
Every label used on imported malt beer must receive TTB approval through the COLA process before the product is sold or removed from customs custody for commercial distribution. The importer of record is responsible for obtaining the COLA and must also ensure the foreign brewer holds a valid Importer's Basic Permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. State-level distributor licensing and franchise law requirements add a further layer of compliance that varies by state.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2203
Subheading 220300 · $619.5M of $619.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$619.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$36.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Netherlands together supply 95% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
92.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.68%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2203000030 | Beer Made Frm Malt in Glass Cntr Nt Ov 4 Liters Ea | $342.4M | 0.72% | 7.04% | $2.5M |
| 2203000060 | Beer Made Frm Malt in Cntrs Ex Glass Nt Ov 4 Liter | $254.4M | 0.38% | 3.79% | $968K |
| 2203000090 | Beer Made From Malt in Containers Over 4 Liters Ea | $22.7M | 3.38% | 33.80% | $769K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2203000000 | Beer Made From Malt | $36.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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