Sparkling Pear Perry from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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