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
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
• 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