Mead Honey Wine Cider Blend from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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