Flavored Hard Cider from China
Apple cider fermented then infused with natural flavors like cherry or ginger, still type, ABV 5-6%. Classified HTS 2206.00.15.20 as mixtures of fermented beverages not elsewhere specified. Flavoring doesn't change base cider fermentation status.
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
• List all flavor additives in entry; TTB requires ingredient disclosure to prevent reclass as liqueur
• Verify fermentation dominates over non-alc mix; test ABV at 20°C