Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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