Dry Apple Cider from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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