Craft Hard Cider from China
A modern craft still cider fermented from heirloom apples with balanced acidity and 6-7% ABV. Classified precisely under HTS 2206.00.15 for fermented cider, excluding distilled products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Ensure 'hard cider' definition matches ≤8.5% ABV and ≤0.5g sugar/gallon per US law for favorable treatment
• Batch testing for alcohol at 20°C; retain lab reports for 5 years
• Use FDA prior notice for beverages to speed clearance