Sparkling Pear Perry from Germany
A lightly sparkling fermented perry made from pears, with carbonation from secondary fermentation but below 3 bars pressure. Classified under HTS 2206.00.15.20 as 'other' cider (broadly including perry as fermented fruit beverage). It distinguishes from true sparkling wine by pressure and fermentation type.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test and document CO2 pressure (<3 bars at 20°C) to confirm not sparkling wine; use certified labs for verification
• Ensure TTB formula approval if blended; common error is undervaluing proof for duty assessment
• Include fermentation process details in entry docs; segregate from still ciders to avoid reclassification