Sparkling Pear Perry
A sparkling fermented beverage made from pear juice, with natural carbonation from secondary fermentation, classified as cider/perry under HTS 2206.00.15. It meets the broad definition of fermented cider-like beverages, whether still or sparkling.
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Alternative Classifications
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If grape-based or qualifying as effervescent wine >0.392g CO2/100ml
Pear perry may classify as other sparkling wine in 2204 if it meets effervescent criteria or is deemed wine-like.
If non-fermented or ≤0.5% alcohol
Unfermented pear juice drinks fall under non-alcoholic beverages in 2202.
If ethyl alcohol content distilled or fortified beyond fermentation
Distilled perry spirits move to 2207 for ethyl alcohol and denatured spirits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document CO2 levels; if <3 bars at 20°C, it stays in 2206—provide pressure test results to distinguish from 2204 sparkling wine
• Use TTB-approved formulas for fermented fruit beverages; include alcohol content and proof gallon declarations
• Avoid bulk shipments without proper venting to prevent container rupture from fermentation gases
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