Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider from China
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 — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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