Sweet Sparkling Apple Cider
A semi-sweet sparkling cider with residual sugars and méthode champenoise carbonation from apple must fermentation. It qualifies under HTS 2206.00.15 as sparkling cider, separate from grape sparkling wines.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pressure ≥3 bars and wine-like profile
Exceeding sparkling wine pressure definition shifts to 2204.10 for imported sparkling wines.
If dealcoholized post-fermentation
Low-alcohol versions revert to non-alcoholic fruit juices in 2202.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test and certify pressure <3 bars if borderline to avoid 2204 reclassification; sparkling cider must not meet wine pressure threshold
• Include sugar and acid content on commercial invoice for TTB formula approval
• Ship in temperature-controlled containers to maintain 20°C alcohol strength stability
Related Products under HTS 2206.00.15
Dry Apple Cider
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.
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.
Traditional English Still Cider
A still, dry fermented cider from bittersweet apples, typical of English styles with tannins and low sweetness. Classified in HTS 2206.00.15 for its fermented nature as cider, not fitting wine or beer categories.
Craft Hard Cider
A modern craft still cider fermented from heirloom apples with balanced acidity and 6-7% ABV. Classified precisely under HTS 2206.00.15 for fermented cider, excluding distilled products.
Rosé Sparkling Perry
Sparkling perry made from red-skinned pears, tinted rosé with gentle bubbles from bottle fermentation. HTS 2206.00.15 covers it as sparkling cider/perry, not colored sparkling wine.
Dry Pear Cider
Bone-dry still perry from high-acid pears, fermented to completion with crisp finish. Fits HTS 2206.00.15 as fermented perry/cider.