Crispin Lucky John IPA Hard Cider from Japan
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 — 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
• 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