2206.00.90.30 - In aluminum containers

This HTS subcategory, 2206.00.90.30, specifically classifies "other fermented beverages" that are packaged in aluminum containers. This designation applies to a broad range of fermented beverages not specifically enumerated elsewhere within heading 2206, such as ciders, perries, meads, and sakè, or mixtures thereof, provided their final packaging is aluminum. The critical defining characteristic for this subcategory is the material of the immediate container, which must be aluminum.

The distinction between this subcategory and its sibling, 2206.00.90.40 ("Other"), lies solely in the packaging material. While 2206.00.90.40 encompasses "other fermented beverages" packaged in any material other than aluminum or those not otherwise specified, this subcategory is exclusively for those presented in aluminum. This precise packaging requirement is a key determinant for correct customs classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, accurate classification hinges on identifying the product as an "other fermented beverage" (or a mixture as described in the parent heading) and confirming that its primary retail or shipping container is made of aluminum. This ensures that these specific, aluminum-packaged fermented beverages are appropriately accounted for in import and export processes.