Flavored Hard Cider from Japan
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 — 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
• 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