Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider from Canada
A popular still hard cider made from fermented apples with an alcoholic strength exceeding 0.5% by volume, fitting under HTS 2206.00.15.10 as defined by statistical note 3 to Chapter 22 for hard cider. It is produced from apple juice fermentation resulting in a crisp, refreshing beverage not classified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C exceeds 0.5% and meets statistical note 3 criteria for hard cider to avoid reclassification
• Provide laboratory analysis certificates confirming proof for duty assessment on proof liter basis as per U.S. notes
• Ensure TTB labeling compliance and COLA approval before importation to prevent customs holds