Sparkling Pear Perry from Japan
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 — 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
• 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