Flavored Hard Cider from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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