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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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