Craft Hard Cider from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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