Crispin Lucky John IPA Hard Cider from China
A hop-forward hard cider mimicking IPA style through dry-hopping during fermentation, classified HTS 2206.00.15.10 for hard cider. The apple base fermentation defines its placement per statistical note 3.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Disclose hop and adjunct usage in TTB filings to prevent flavoring disputes
• Ensure ABV measured at 20°C exceeds chapter threshold for alcoholic beverage status
• Use tamper-evident closures compliant with TTB collar requirements