Dry Apple Cider
A still fermented apple cider with an alcoholic strength exceeding 0.5% by volume, produced through natural fermentation of apple juice. It falls under HTS 2206.00.15 as a classic example of cider, distinct from non-alcoholic beverages or other spirits.
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If alcoholic strength ≤0.5% vol
Beverages with ≤0.5% alcohol are non-alcoholic under heading 2202, not fermented beverages in 2206.
If carbonated with ≥3 bars pressure at 20°C
Highly carbonated apple-based wine qualifies as sparkling wine under 2204.10, based on excess pressure definition.
If flavored or mixed with non-fermented additives exceeding beverage character
Mixtures with liqueurs or spirits may shift to 2208 for undenatured ethyl alcohol of other headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify alcoholic strength by volume at 20°C exceeds 0.5% via lab certification to avoid reclassification as non-alcoholic under 2202
• Declare proof liters accurately (50% alcohol equivalent at 15.56°C) for duty assessment; provide distillation analysis if requested by CBP
• Ensure labels specify 'cider' and origin; common pitfall is misdeclaring sparkling vs still, triggering audits
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