Craft Hard Cider from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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