Mead Honey Wine Cider Blend from China
A fermented blend of apple cider and honey, akin to cyser mead, with alcoholic strength from dual fermentation. Falls under HTS 2206.00.15 as a fermented cider variant or other fermented beverage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Disclose full ingredient list including honey ratio; blends may require TTB pre-approval to confirm 2206 classification
• Proof by distillation if high honey content obscures alcohol measurement