Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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