Beer is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, there are a large number of brands that market this type of product and export and import from one country to another. In fact, it is well known that some experts trace the origins of beer consumption back to Ancient Egypt, while others date the earliest history of beer drinking to the Middle Ages.

One of the continents that produces the most beer is Europe. There is an important brewing tradition in countries such as Germany, Spain, Belgium, or the Netherlands, where there are now a large number of breweries and varieties of beer. This production is distributed in the countries of origin and is also exported to other countries on the continent and worldwide.

Liters and liters of this beverage are regularly transported to the United States of America, either in bottles or in large tankers, to then be bottled in a US city. It should be noted that the US authorities do not allow the importation of beer by individuals. For this reason, shipment by mail or by parcel is not possible. Exporting beer from Europe to the United States in large quantities is an activity that requires specific knowledge of export regulations as well as the customs and logistical procedures to be followed.

Information from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the agency responsible for collecting excise taxes on alcoholic beverages in the United States, should also be taken into account. This institution ensures that products are labelled, advertised, and marketed in accordance with the law.

For the successful transatlantic movement of goods, it is essential to have the help of a logistics operator that specializes in the export of beer, such as Logisber. Our team of professionals is familiar with all the necessary procedures that must be carried out to comply with US customs requirements, as well as the question of tariffs. Beer can be exported in two different ways:

• Air transport: It is faster but also more expensive, especially if you want to export large volumes of beer.
• Maritime transport: It is cheaper and large quantities of beer can be transported by container ship. It is also slower and subject to possible delays due to weather conditions.

Documentation required to export beer to the United States

Upon arrival at a US port or airport, the goods – in this case, the beer – must be accompanied by documentation such as a commercial invoice, customs declaration of value, transport insurance, freight documents, customs import declaration (DUA form), packing list, certificate of origin, and simplified export certificate (SEC).

If your company is dedicated to the production and distribution of beer and you wish to export this beverage on a small or large scale to the United States, contact Logisber now and our team will inform you about the steps to follow so that your beer can be consumed in any American city.