Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider from China
A refreshing, lower-alcohol hard cider made from fermented golden apples, falling under HTS 2206.00.15.10 as hard cider described in statistical note 3. It maintains the characteristic fermented profile without exceeding typical cider alcohol limits.
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
• Obtain TTB formula approval for imported hard ciders with unique flavorings or adjuncts
• Use certified labs for CO2 content testing to confirm not sparkling (under 3 bars pressure)
• Avoid misdeclaration as wine; provide apple sourcing and fermentation records