Sweet Sparkling Apple Cider from China
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.
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
• 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