Dry Apple Cider from Germany
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.
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
• 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