Sparkling Pear Perry from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• 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